A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Perform Drosophila genetics and behavioral experiments, including sleep and circadian rhythms assays and analysis. Maintain detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data. Analyze experimental results using customized software and common graphing and statistical software. Summarize and discuss experimental results.
Lab Management Assist in the oversight of day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including some or all of the following: supply ordering, personnel scheduling, and promoting compliance with lab safety requirements. Assist with procurement activities through handling and/or supervision of purchasing, receipt, and inventory of reagents, supplies, equipment, and services. Assist with supervision of undergraduate research assistants and involvement in lab, especially in the maintenance of Drosophila strains and production of food and reagents for Drosophila experiments. Assist as needed with the maintenance of Drosophila strains, behavioral assay reagents, and other critical reagents. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and achieve short- and long-range plans. Coordinate proper waste disposal according to University standards Learn essential lab techniques and procedures and assist with training new lab members Attend weekly lab meetings Assist with ensuring lab compliance with University, state, and federal laboratory safety regulations. Assist with establishing/updating protocols for lab procedures as needed.
Other Support Duties
Provide technical support to a range of research projects using various techniques including routine molecular and biochemical techniques.
High School Diploma or Associate Degree and 1-3 years experience required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. Ability to communicate well, frequently, and productively with PI and supervisor, and respond to supervisor requests for new initiatives. Demonstrated coachability, dependability, judgement, effectiveness, initiative, time management and organization.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
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