Associate Researcher, The Seaver Autism Center
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Seaver Autism Center is looking for an Associate Researcher focused on developing high-throughput approaches to study autism. This is an entry-level wet laboratory research position responsible for the conduct of experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
This is not a clinical research position.
The Associate Researcher will be closely trained in exciting new cell & molecular techniques involving iPSCs, CRISPR/Cas9, and single-cell RNA sequencing. The researcher will have the opportunity to be involved in publications and be mentored by the Principal Investigator for career guidance.
We are especially interested in recruiting a technician with prior hands-on wet lab experience, especially in cell culture.
Duties:
- Under moderate supervision, conducts experiments using appropriate research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project
- Performs assays to support research studies. Experiments involve routine molecular techniques (cloning, western blot, etc), cell and tissue culture including iPSCs, and microscopy
- Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation
- Maintains laboratory environment and assists in the upkeep of appropriate inventory; may include ordering of supplies
- Performs other related duties
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in science or related field required
- 0-2 year of research/laboratory experience
- Appropriate verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
- Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm
Interested applicants should email matthew.lalli@mssm.edu with any questions as well as their resumes and a paragraph on why you are interested to apply.
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