Research Technician - Molecular Embryology & Single-Cell Genomics

Stowers Institute for Medical Research; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City invites applications for a Research Technician to support molecular embryology and single-cell genomics projects. You will work with zebrafish and other model organisms, assist with experiments, data recording, and maintaining lab workflow. A B.S./B.A.

in biology or related field and strong communication skills are required. Opportunities exist to pursue independent research as you gain experience, with mentorship and access to diverse

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and work independently
• Experience maintaining accurate lab records and data management
• General laboratory experience in molecular biology

Responsibilities

• Assisting scientists with experiments
• Recording and tracking experimental data
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents
• Participating in laboratory meetings and reading relevant scientific literature
• Pursuing opportunities for independent research projects as experience is gained
• Ability to work effectively and independently

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Motivation to learn new techniques

Independent work

Education

B.S./B.A. in biology/biochemistry

Tools

Molecular biology lab experience

Job description

The Sauka-Spengler lab at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to participate in multiple projects using molecular embryology and single-cell genomics approaches. The lab uses a range of model organisms, including zebrafish, chicken, killifish, and ascidians, to study gene regulatory circuitry underlying developmental processes.

The successful candidate will primarily work with other lab members to apply epigenomic and transcriptional single-cell assays to investigate gene regulatory circuitry in specific cell types, such as pigment cells, and at defined developmental stages, such as the onset of neurulation in zebrafish embryos. This research combines embryological techniques, molecular cloning, single-cell genomics, multiplexed fluorescent in situ hybridization, generation of transgenic lines, and phenotypic and genetic analyses using mechanistic gene perturbations, single-cell profiling, and high-resolution imaging.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting scientists with experiments
• Recording and tracking experimental data
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents
• Participating in laboratory meetings and reading relevant scientific literature
• Pursuing opportunities for independent research projects as experience is gained
• B.S. or B.A. degree in an appropriate scientific field, including but not limited to molecular biology or biochemistry
• General laboratory experience in molecular biology
• Strong analytical, organizational, and computer skills
• Motivation and ability to learn new techniques and perform tasks independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and independently