Position Summary:

• Designs, performs and analyzes experiments focused on mammalian cell culture including isolation and expansion of cells from bot murine and human tissues; performs cell survival assays; and transfection of mammalian cells.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, electrophoresis, and confocal microscopes.
• Assists in the establishment of performance standards, the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI research.
• Keeps up to date on the relevant literature in both peer-reviewed and preprint form and assist the PI in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications relevant to own experimental work.
• Assists in the instruction and training of students (undergraduate/graduate) in techniques and procedures of the laboratory.
• Keeps clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines, maintain data in shared and readily accessible locations. Communicates and presents data to the PI and other lab members in a timely manner.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Recent graduate; bachelor's degree is required; master's degree in biology or biomedicine preferred. Majored in Medicine, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or relevant biological sciences.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be able to perform laboratory research.
• Exposure: laboratory environment, moderate noise, and hazardous chemicals.
• Some lifting may be required: such as office supplies, files, or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
• Walking, standing, sitting is required.

• Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training.
• Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.

Salary: Minimum Salary: $45,000

Posting Number: 25ST2007

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