Research Fellow - O'Neil Lab

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The O'Neil Lab Research Fellow will work closely with the principal investigator and other lab members to support the lab’s research and help launch projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The lab studies the developmental trajectory of the bipotential gonad into either an ovary or testis, using molecular and cell biology techniques and mouse models.

The fellow will manage the lab’s mouse colony, perform and optimize common assays and experiments, dissect and collect tissue, organize and order supplies and reagents, prepare media and reagents, and organize and analyze data. Training will be provided in unfamiliar cell biology and molecular biology methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of experiments.
• Ability to work as part of a research team, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with mouse models.
• Experience maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks and records, collecting data, and analyzing data.
• Proficient computer skills for data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and data analysis, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Enthusiasm, organization, and initiative to learn new methods.

Nice To Haves

• 12–18 months of laboratory experience or a related master’s degree.
• Experience with animal model techniques, including mouse handling and genotyping, anesthesia administration, weaning, mouse colony management, tissue dissection, and tissue collection.
• Experience with molecular and cell biology techniques, including reagent preparation, cell culture, DNA/RNA purification, RT-qPCR, western blots, or similar assays.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lab’s mouse colony, including genotyping and colony maintenance.
• Optimize and perform common laboratory assays and experiments.
• Perform dissections and tissue collection.
• Order and organize laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Prepare media and reagents for experiments.
• Organize and analyze data.
• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality, and inclusiveness.
• Partner with colleagues within the College of Natural Sciences community and across campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level