Thyroid Disruption in Aquatic Species — Bioassay Researcher

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Stipend provided

Networking opportunities

Research seminars

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research-opportunity at EPA in Duluth, MN to study thyroid disruption in aquatic systems. You will engage in gene expression analyses, new bioassays, and HTS methods while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on translational data interpretation.

You will learn laboratory, analytical, and computational techniques, work with real-world environmental data, and contribute to scientific publications under experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Toxicology, Biochemistry, Biology or related sub-disciplines; degree received within the last 5 years.
• Experience with gene expression analyses and standard molecular biology techniques is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a lab setting and participate in translational research.

Responsibilities

• Analyze gene expression using real-time PCR and develop primers, probes, and standards.
• Develop high-throughput techniques for biofluid and tissue sample analysis.
• Conduct aquatic toxicology experiments using flow-through exposure systems.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of experimental data.
• Process and analyze large data sets using computational pipelines.
• Present research results at scientific meetings and assist in reports and articles.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Real-time PCR

Data analysis with R

Computational biology

Aquatic toxicology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Toxicology, Biochemistry, Biology or related field

Master's degree in Toxicology, Biochemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

PCR equipment

Bioanalyzer

DNA sequencer

R programming

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research-opportunity at EPA in Duluth, MN to study thyroid disruption in aquatic systems. You will engage in gene expression analyses, new bioassays, and HTS methods while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on translational data interpretation.

You will learn laboratory, analytical, and computational techniques, work with real-world environmental data, and contribute to scientific publications under experienced mentors.