Research Associate, Microbiology & Biofilm Lab

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Indiana University Bloomington's Biology Department Fuqua Lab is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to our NIH-funded project on pterin-dependent regulation in proteobacterial systems. The role involves learning and applying molecular biology techniques, coordinating with collaborators, and supporting manuscript and grant reporting.

You will work in a collaborative, lab-wide setting with graduate students, a senior scientist, and undergraduates, contributing to experimental progress and

Formación

• Learning, conducting and teaching other lab members our key research protocols (DNA purification, cloning, sequencing, etc.).
• Managing pterin grant meetings and material exchanges between collaborating labs.
• Laboratory management and ordering; participation in general lab task rotations.

Responsabilidades

• Learn and execute core protocols; contribute to manuscript preparation and grant reporting.
• Support lab operations, organize samples, maintain equipment and stock levels.
• Present research updates in lab meetings and contribute to team discussions.

Conocimientos

Effective time management

Record keeping

Teamwork

Training & adaptability

Written & oral communication

Problem solving

Dependability & punctuality

Flexibility in tasks

Herramientas

Molecular biology

DNA sequencing

Aseptic technique

Data analysis & statistics

Descripción del empleo

Indiana University Bloomington's Biology Department Fuqua Lab is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to our NIH-funded project on pterin-dependent regulation in proteobacterial systems. The role involves learning and applying molecular biology techniques, coordinating with collaborators, and supporting manuscript and grant reporting.

You will work in a collaborative, lab-wide setting with graduate students, a senior scientist, and undergraduates, contributing to experimental progress and