Tick-Pathogen Research Associate On Site

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT, seeks a Research Associate to contribute to projects on tick-host-pathogen interactions focusing on Lyme disease. The role involves working with mouse and guinea pig tick-feeding models and developing strategies to prevent pathogen transmission.

Responsibilities include RNA/DNA isolation from ticks and tissues, qPCR, protein purification, ELISA and Western blot assays, and maintaining detailed lab records; candidates should have a Master’s degree and three

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline with three years of related experience.
• Experience handling mice and small animal procedures.
• Molecular biology techniques including RNA/DNA isolation and PCR.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes complex research projects.
• Collaborates with PI on hypotheses and approach.
• Solve methodological problems and develop protocols.
• Plan long-range supplies and equipment requirements.
• Analyze data and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate lab renovations and purchasing.
• Prepare scientific reports and proposals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

RNA/DNA extraction

PCR

Protein purification

ELISA & Western blot

Lab maintenance

Record keeping

Word & PowerPoint

Education

MS in biological sciences

Tools

Mouse & guinea pig models

Job description

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT, seeks a Research Associate to contribute to projects on tick-host-pathogen interactions focusing on Lyme disease. The role involves working with mouse and guinea pig tick-feeding models and developing strategies to prevent pathogen transmission.

Responsibilities include RNA/DNA isolation from ticks and tissues, qPCR, protein purification, ELISA and Western blot assays, and maintaining detailed lab records; candidates should have a Master’s degree and three