Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant Full-time

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

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 Ekker program and to further develop our gene editing research efforts.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field or a graduate of the ACC biotechnology program Associate of Applied Science Degree. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience with cell culture especially iPSCs or ES cells.

Salary range is $35,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working conditions may include working around standard office conditions and repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required materials include a resume/CV, 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, and a letter of interest.