Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biology or a related field of science, in hand by May 2024. Experience with research activities which may include cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology (student experience may be considered).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in molecular biology techniques which may include PCR, cell culture, mouse husbandry, sectioning for IF, IHC and ISH, and/or Western blotting. Experience with CRISPR/Cas9, gene editing and/or next-generation sequencing. Experience with Excel, Photoshop and/or ImageJ.
Brief Description of Duties:
We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual with a positive attitude for a Researcher Support Specialist position to join our group studying Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine. This is a laboratory-based position focused on the study of transcriptional regulation and signaling mechanisms in PKD. The successful incumbent will work closely with a research faculty and assist experiments in research projects.
The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
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Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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