Research Associate II, Biological Sciences

University of Delaware

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Job No: 504041

Work Type: Staff

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Research & Laboratory

Pay Grade: 29E

Department: Biological Sciences

College/Admin Office: Arts & Sciences

Location: Newark, DE

Context of Job:

Under the general direction and supervision of Dr. Tanis, the
Research Associate II will participate in research to identify
mechanisms that regulate the shedding and uptake of extracellular
vesicles from neurons utilizing the model organism C.
elegans. The Research Associate will use a wide range of
imaging, genetic, cell biological and biochemical approaches. The
researcher will conceptualize, design and carry out experiments,
maintain a notebook describing experimental procedures and results,
analyze resulting data, and create figures.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct experiments using C. elegans that

require an understanding of genetics; analyze data and interpret
results

• Operate basic laboratory equipment such as light microscopes,

fluorescent microscopes, centrifuges, pH meters, analytical
balances, spectrophotometers and gel documentation systems

• Perform live animal confocal imaging and analysis of acquired

images with Imaris and ImageJ software.

• Design and create new C. elegans strains using

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.

• Perform molecular biology and biochemical techniques including

PCR, qRT-PCR, Western blotting, and co-immunoprecipitation.

• Utilize information taken from primary journal articles to

carry out relevant experiments and interpret results.

• Present experimental results to the lab group for discussion

and future planning.

• Communicate and work with graduate and undergraduate students

in the research lab.

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment,

making minor adjustments to equipment when necessary; develop
protocols to assist lab members in proper use of equipment.

• Comply with Department of Environmental Health and Safety,

OSHA, and biohazard safety standards through proper handling of
potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents; promote
workplace safety.

• Maintain laboratory strain and primer databases, monitor

inventory levels, and order supplies in accordance with established
policies.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field and

two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of
education.

• Experience working in a laboratory on an independent research

project with cellular and molecular biology techniques.

• Knowledge and skill working with Microsoft suite (Excel, Word,

PowerPoint), plasmid design, DNA sequencing and image analysis
software.

• Experience with confocal microscopy preferred.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities

and/or equipment.

• Must have a background in genetics.
• Effective organizational skills and oral communication

skills.

• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures;

ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific and/or
engineering research projects; as well as ability to develop and
follow research methodology and protocol.

• Ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse

backgrounds.

Environmental/Occupational Exposures:

• Work environment may include working in a cold room for short

periods of time.

• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to

prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

Special Requirements:

• Without assistance, must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Requires dexterity in handling delicate and hazardous materials

and the ability to accurately discern colors and measure laboratory
materials.

• Must be able to work various and sometimes long hours due to

the timing on experiments, including possibly weekends and
evenings.

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