Research Professional 5-Genetics/Cell Bio/Perlingeiro Lab

About the Job:
This position will plan and direct large research projects or several smaller projects and will assist research staff and prepare work and equipment use schedules. The position will assign and review work and monitor data collection and documentation, such as laboratory notebooks and computer data.

70% Duties include conducting sophisticated in vivo transplantation assays in different muscles, in vitro cell culture of pluripotent stem cells and differentiation towards skeletal muscle, and general molecular cell biological techniques, including protein extraction, RNA/DNA extraction and purification, PCR, qRT- PCR, cell proliferation assay, FISH, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA assays.

20% The position will conduct laboratory experiments and perform management responsibilities in a dynamic research laboratory. The position will be responsible for the oversight, operation and maintenance of equipment, developing and implementing protocols, data management and analysis, and the preparation of data for manuscripts and grants. This position may supervise, direct, and train full-time laboratory staff. This position may evaluate performance of laboratory research staff.

10% Responsibilities will include providing technical guidance and instruction to students, and staff along with completing projects independently as assigned. Must maintain a detailed notebook, type results, reports, and/or enter preliminary results including making case specific comments pertaining to quality of specimens and/or interpretation of results.

Required Qualifications:
A PhD Degree in biological sciences with at least one or more years of pertinent postdoctoral research experience with relevant publication record. Required core competencies include molecular biology, cell biology, mouse models, and biochemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidate have the ability to read, interpret, and carefully follow experimental protocols. Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with willingness to learn advanced software related to specific research activities. Experience conducting sophisticated in vivo transplantation assays in different muscles, in vitro cell culture of pluripotent stem cells and differentiation towards skeletal muscle, and general molecular cell biological techniques, including protein extraction, RNA/DNA extraction and purification, PCR, qRT- PCR, cell proliferation assay, immunohistochemistry, and western blot assays.

Pay Range: $55,000-$85,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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