Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with other members of the research team, actively participate 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 tissue sample preparation, cell culture, molecular biology assays, microscopy, and support the maintenance of zebrafish strains.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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.
Prior experience with cell culture especially iPSCs or ES cells.
Salary
$35,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Skills & Requirements
Technical Skills
Cell cultureIpscs or es cellsExperimental molecularGene editingGenomics techniquesTissue sample preparationCell cultureMolecular biology assaysMicroscopyZebrafish strainsMitochondrial biologyMetabolismZebrafish research