Princeton University Princeton , NJ 08544
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
The Brooks Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Research Specialist I/II that will work full-time. This hire will genotype mice within own conventional mouse colony, assist with mouse experiments, and participate in lab maintenance. The work performed by this hire will be central to the core projects of the lab, and will result in co-authorship on high impact publications. This position is a one year term with the possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities
Manage the conventional mouse colony.
Genotype mice
Setup breeding cages
Assist with the execution of mouse experiments.
In coordination with the members of the lab, the hire will assist in the infection of various mouse models, the examination of infection outcomes, and the setup of mouse experiments.
Participate in lab maintenance
The hire will assist in the ordering, shipping, and receiving of lab reagents/supplies.
The hire will assist in the organization of lab supplies.
The hire will be required to make buffers for lab use (PBS, TAE, SDS, etc.)
Assist as needed with Germfree facility
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree / At least 1 year experience.
Must be able to work at Princeton and Hopewell area
Must be willing to work with mice
Must be detail oriented and highly motivated
Must be a back-up to Germ Free facilities
Excellent written and oral English communication skills
Ability to work independently
Proven time management and organizational skills
Intrinsically motivated by doing good work
Independent thinker
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2-3 years of molecular biology laboratory experience
Previous experience with mouse colony management
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Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Eligible for Overtime
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
90 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Driver's License Required
No
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