Junior Specialist – Ansel Lab Full-time

Junior Specialist – Ansel Lab

The Ansel Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is currently hiring for a Junior Specialist position. The position will work on a research project aimed at dissecting RNA circuits that operate in T cells to regulate their function in immune responses. This project will employ primary cell and immortalized cell line culture, CRISPR genetics, molecular biology, and potentially mouse models of disease. The Junior Specialist will also contribute to other lab tasks such as restocking and preparing aliquots, but these support tasks will take less than 20% of the position's time.

Required Qualifications: Junior Specialists must possess a baccalaureate degree or equivalent degree or at least four years of research experience. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written). Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities. Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team. Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines. Prior experience with molecular biology including DNA cloning and RNA research. Prior experience with protein biochemistry. Ability to manipulate and analyze data using R or Python coding environments.

Applicants must apply online with a CV, and the contact information of 3 references. Applicants' materials must list pending qualifications. Candidates must have required qualifications by time of hire.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 – $58,600.