Senior Research Support Associate, Weissbourd
Senior Research Support Associate, Weissbourd
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Job Description
Posting Description
SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE WEISSBOURD Biology The Weissbourd Lab to take charge of jellyfish culture in a new animal facility focused on generating genetically modified jellyfish strains for neuroscience research; be responsible for maintaining feeding breeding and raising jellyfish; be responsible for culturing brine shrimp and rotifers as food sources cleaning parts care and maintenance of the aquatic systems ensuring water quality etc. conducting research to optimize the culture systems to maintain consistent healthy growing conditions for all stages of the Clytia life cycle and possibly leading in the publication of new aquaculture techniques; assist with lab management activities including onboarding and training new members reagent maintenance purchasing equipment and supplies preparing lab for EHS inspections ensuring safety standards and procedures are followed; and generate new transgenic jellyfish strains by egg microinjection and be highly integrated into other aspects of the laboratorys research endeavor.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High school diploma and experience with laboratory animal care (ideally with marine organisms); meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to problemsolve optimize update and document operating procedures; excellent communication skills and a positive collaborative mindset; and flexibility to adapt to changing laboratory needs and schedules. PREFERRED: Bachelors degree and/or professional training in aquaculture. Job #249314
Lifting moving and carrying items throughout the lab and animal facility required.
Occasional weekend hours may be required.
5/1/2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
