Research Specialist I

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

1d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct research support at the professional entry level. Works independently with only occasional suggestions in modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures in a variety of moderately complex rodent surgery, microscopy including time-lapse imaging, histological procedures, laboratory tests, analyses and observations which may require nonstandard procedures and complex instrumentation. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes simple repairs. Works in tandem with lab associates in handling multiple transgenic and mutant animal colonies, maintaining databases of mouse colony mating and lineages. Verifies colony census and maintains records of DLAM procedures. Corresponds regularly with the animal resource department and lab on animal colony matters. Analyzes histological material with computer-aided microscopy. Performs analyses and scientific data reductions by using standard methods and develops modifications of standard methods to meet special situations. Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to students and laboratory technical support staff; and counsels them on technical problems. Searches literature for references to technical problems involved in research projects; writes technical protocols; performs standard statistical analyses of data; and assists in the preparation of materials for publication. Frequently gives both oral and written reports, including but not limited to, statistical and photographic analysis of data. Orders supplies for lab procedures and maintains histological and related laboratory equipment; other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in a collaborative setting required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication required
• Ability to readily learn new experimental techniques required
• Familiarity with MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required
• Ability to generate and organize large sets of data, strains, and plasmids, and familiarity with all aspects of a laboratory to effectively help organize the lab required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed required
• Excellent organization skills to help coordinate several projects, and the skills to help train inexperienced personnel required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct research support at the professional entry level.
• Works independently with only occasional suggestions in modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures in a variety of moderately complex rodent surgery, microscopy including time-lapse imaging, histological procedures, laboratory tests, analyses and observations which may require nonstandard procedures and complex instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes simple repairs.
• Works in tandem with lab associates in handling multiple transgenic and mutant animal colonies, maintaining databases of mouse colony mating and lineages.
• Verifies colony census and maintains records of DLAM procedures.
• Corresponds regularly with the animal resource department and lab on animal colony matters.
• Analyzes histological material with computer-aided microscopy.
• Performs analyses and scientific data reductions by using standard methods and develops modifications of standard methods to meet special situations.
• Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to students and laboratory technical support staff; and counsels them on technical problems.
• Searches literature for references to technical problems involved in research projects; writes technical protocols; performs standard statistical analyses of data; and assists in the preparation of materials for publication.
• Frequently gives both oral and written reports, including but not limited to, statistical and photographic analysis of data.
• Orders supplies for lab procedures and maintains histological and related laboratory equipment; other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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