• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 6/30/2027
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $45,000-$45,000

Position Summary

The Department of Genetics and Development is looking to hire a Research Study Assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Shirasu-Hiza. The candidate will be research support staff for the Principal Investigator and other lab investigators, as needed. This is a one-year position, with possibility of extending to two years if funding allows.

Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Drosophila stock-changing; Drosophila husbandry and genetics; general research support, including preparing solutions, autoclaving, dishwashing, and maintaining lab safety.
• Equipment maintenance and lab cleaning to ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements; ordering and reconciling; maintenance of data backup; training of personnel in the use of equipment and research technologies.
• 50% maintenance of Drosophila stocks and general fly husbandry.
• 50% general research support, including ordering lab supplies, maintaining equipment, and maintaining lab safety.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor?s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills; high level of organization; attention to detail; time management skills; motivation and dedication to research work; proficiency in working with computers, standard office and lab software, databases; ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner as well as in a team environment. 
• Experience with Drosophila husbandry and genetics, as well as experience with managing a medium-sized Drosophila stock collection. 
• The ideal candidate will also have experience with thin-layer chromatography for lipid measurements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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