Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant I Full-time

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant I

The Department of Pediatrics at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant. Employment is based on continuation of grant funding.

This is a lab staff position to support the Stephen Ekker research program and to further develop our gene editing research efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with other members of the research team, actively participating in lab meetings and discussions. Present research progress and findings in regular lab meetings and potentially at scientific conferences.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Accurately record experimental data and assist in data analysis using various software tools and statistical methods. Collaborate with other Ekker lab researchers including students to interpret and present findings effectively.
• Lab and Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments and assist with inventory management of laboratory supplies.
• Laboratory Experiments: Perform a range of experimental molecular, gene editing and genomics techniques and procedures related to mitochondrial biology and metabolism. This includes but is not limited to tissue sample preparation, cell culture, molecular biology assays, and microscopy. Support the maintenance of zebrafish strains.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related scientific field. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior laboratory research experience in molecular biology

Salary Range

$38,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Environment/Equipment:

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• Work in aquatics facility required
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest