Research Assistant RI Mo
Research Assistant RI Mo
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Job Description
Overview:
TheMolab seeks to understand the mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders usingmolecular biology genomic biochemical and computational approaches. We are broadly interested in two areas: 1) the impacts of somatic mutations in brain development and disease; and 2) the mechanisms of specific genetic causes of autism and intellectual disability. Ongoing projects include using induced pluripotent stem cells and neural progenitor cells tomodel somaticmosaicism characterizing the distribution of somaticmosaicism in neurotypical and autism brains and using single cell multiomic techniques to study specific subtypes of autism. We use a variety of techniques and materials such as next generation sequencing cell culturemodels postmortem human brain tissue and computational tools.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Performs semi-independent research experiments reliably and reproducibly in accordance with protocols approved by the principal investigator.
- Collects and curates experimental data maintains accurate daily logs of experiments including methods and results and draws preliminary conclusions.
- Assists the principal investigators in the preparation of scientific publications grant proposals and presentations.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and ensures that research equipment is in good working order.
- Follows all appropriate lab safety protocols and other regulatory requirements.
Education Requirement:
Bachelors Degree in relevant field required.
Experience:
Research experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures
FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Squat/kneel
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Full-Time
