Zebrafish Development Research Specialist

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); Presencial; USD 41 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Princeton University’s Department of Molecular Biology invites applications for a Research Specialist to join the Burdine laboratory. The Burdine group studies zebrafish models of organ formation, left-right patterning, and heart morphogenesis, exploring cilia signaling and birth defects.

This is a 2-year term position with potential project leadership based on experience. The role involves DNA/RNA prep, cloning, PCR, protein work, zebrafish embryo injections, maintaining strains, and overall

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or ≥3 years related experience.
• At least 1 year of undergraduate or postgraduate research in a lab.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
• Proficient with molecular biology techniques.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good safety practices and safe conduct history.
• High initiative; able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct experiments and assays following standard or detailed protocol and document variations.
• Collect and analyze data; perform quality control and discuss results with supervisor.
• Validate studies based on standard protocols within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate multiple assignments or a multi-faceted project.
• Help recover mutant alleles from a genetic screen.
• Mentor and train new lab members on standard protocols.
• Maintain lab organization and inventory.
• Ensure functionality and maintenance of instrumentation and reagents.
• Maintain assigned zebrafish strains.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Communication

Molecular biology

Safety practices

Problem solving

Zebrafish experience

Independence

Computer skills

Lab organization

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years lab experience

Ferramentas

DNA/RNA prep

PCR

DNA cloning

Zebrafish maintenance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Princeton University’s Department of Molecular Biology invites applications for a Research Specialist to join the Burdine laboratory. The Burdine group studies zebrafish models of organ formation, left-right patterning, and heart morphogenesis, exploring cilia signaling and birth defects.

This is a 2-year term position with potential project leadership based on experience. The role involves DNA/RNA prep, cloning, PCR, protein work, zebrafish embryo injections, maintaining strains, and overall