Plant Genetics Research Associate — CRISPR & Imaging

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Biological Chemistry at Washington State University in Pullman, WA invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment focused on evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat. 90% research and 10% administrative duties will drive our lively plant genetics program.

Responsibilities include design and production of Greengate modules, CRISPR-Cas9 knockouts, transgenic plants, genotyping, protein production, interaction assays, and data

Qualifications

• PhD degree in genetics.
• Strong genetics and cell biology experience in plant systems.
• Extensive Greengate cloning and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing expertise.
• Experience with transgenic plants, genotyping, protein production and interaction assays.
• Publication record in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform research (90%); 10% administration.
• Design and production of Greengate modules and constructs.
• CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and transgenic plant production.
• Genotyping and phenotyping of mutants and transgenic plants.
• Protein production and protein–protein interaction assays.
• Operate liquid handling robotics and confocal microscopy.
• Data analysis and manuscript writing.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Manage laboratory operations.

Skills

Genetics expertise

Cell biology experience

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing

Protein expression & purification

Molecular biology & biochemistry

Education

PhD in Genetics

Tools

Greengate cloning system

Liquid handling robotics

Job description

The Institute of Biological Chemistry at Washington State University in Pullman, WA invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment focused on evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat. 90% research and 10% administrative duties will drive our lively plant genetics program.

Responsibilities include design and production of Greengate modules, CRISPR-Cas9 knockouts, transgenic plants, genotyping, protein production, interaction assays, and data