Research Associate 2
Core
Full-time research associate supporting neuroscience lab research on molecular mechanisms of disease, genetic regulation, and cell-based functional assays.
Role type
Mid-level research associate (IC)
Builds
Research data, manuscripts, and experimental models
Domain
Academic medicine / Neuroscience / Molecular biology
Required skills
Cell culture and maintenance, Western Blot, immunofluorescence, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, bacterial transformation, in vitro modeling, data analysis, laboratory equipment operation, grant writing support
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
PyMOL, GraphPad, CellProfiler, ImageJ, SnapGene
Responsibilities
Perform specialized experiments and studies; culture and maintain mammalian cell lines; operate sensitive laboratory equipment; collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate specimens and tissue cultures; write extramural grants/proposals; participate in publication of research results; provide guidance to students or junior members on basic laboratory methods
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC