Research Associate

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

7d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Institute of Biological Chemistry (IBC) in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment in Pullman, Washington. The position specializes in the evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat. The workload is 90% research and 10% administration.

The Research Associate will conduct genetic, molecular, and protein-related research; analyze data and prepare manuscripts; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; and manage the laboratory.

Requirements

• PhD degree in genetics.
• Very strong expertise in genetics and cell biology relevant to plant systems.
• Extensive expertise in the GreenGate cloning system, including construct design, module production, and assembly.
• Extensive expertise in CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and production of transgenic plants.
• Extensive expertise in genotyping, protein production, protein-protein interaction assays, and liquid handling robotics.
• Skills in preparation and characterization of antibodies, protein expression, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
• Strong publication record in areas relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in light microscopy and image analysis.
• Experience with laboratory organization and management.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce GreenGate modules and constructs.
• Design and produce CRISPR-Cas9 gene knockouts.
• Produce transgenic plants.
• Genotype and phenotype mutants and transgenic plants.
• Produce recombinant proteins and conduct protein-protein interaction assays.
• Operate a liquid handling robot.
• Perform confocal microscopy and image analysis.
• Analyze data and write manuscripts.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Manage the laboratory.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement benefits.
• Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree