Research Associate

CP15 Keene State College; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College is seeking a Research Associate to support generational arsenic toxicity studies in Daphnia and two mammalian cell lines. This 6-month grant-funded role involves training undergraduate researchers, lab support, data analysis, and coordination of supplies and presentations.

Travel to collaborating institutions may be required. The position is funded by the NH-INBRE grant and offers opportunities for continuation based on funding and lab needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication of research results to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous data collection/analysis.
• Ability to supervise and train undergraduate researchers and work with students.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced laboratory techniques including culture maintenance and sample preparation.
• Supervise and train undergraduate students on project-related work.
• Maintain the cell culture lab and perform cellular assays and microscopy.
• Inventory, order supplies, coordinate care for Daphnia, and present results to the scientific community.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Light microscopy

Fluorescence microscopy

Image analysis

Job description

The Research Associate supports research on generational arsenic toxicity in model organism Daphnia and in 2 mammalian cell lines. The position is funded by a grant from the NH-INBRE grant (GR005842) and will involve training and supervision of undergraduate research students, in addition to providing technical and organizational support for the lab and other duties as assigned. This is a 6-month, grant-funded term position, with the possibility of continuation based on funding availability and organizational needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (50%)

• Perform routine and advanced laboratory techniques (e.g., maintenance of generational algal and Daphnia cultures, microdissection of Daphnia organs, nucleic acid extraction, purification & purification, ICP‑ES sample preparation, arsenic and growth media preparation, data analyses associated with RNA sequencing and image processing for emission microscope samples.
• (20%) Supervise and train undergraduate students conducting research on the associated projects that are directly or indirectly related to the generational arsenic project.
• (15%) Maintaining the cell culture laboratory, growing & splitting mammalian cell lines, cellular assays such as ROS and LDH assays, , immunostaining, and light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy.
• (15%) Inventory and order supplies, Coordinate care for invertebrate animals (Daphnia) used in the research., Prepare and deliver presentations, disseminating results to the broader scientific community., Some travel is required i.e. to Dartmouth College and University of New Hampshire for use of equipment not available at KSC.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research results to the scientific community; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in data collection and analysis; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff; willingness to wear and use appropriate protective equipment as necessary.
• Experience with solution preparation, PCR, cloning, and light microscopy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with non‑mammalian model organisms (e.g., Drosophila, C. elegans, Xenopus, or zebrafish); experience with fluorescence microscopy, as well as digital image acquisition and analysis; experience with fixation and immunostaining approaches for labeling animal tissues; supervisory experience, especially in managing or training student researchers and valid driver’s license.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation

Pay Range: $40,020.00 - $71,130.00 The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Keene

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.