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    Research Specialist I - Princeton, United States - Princeton University

    Princeton University
    Princeton University Princeton, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Overview

    The Campbell-Staton laboratory in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University seeks a Research Specialist.

    The Campbell-Staton lab' s research interests include the genetic, regulatory and physiological basis of rapid evolutionary adaptation, often in response to anthropogenic change.

    The responsibilities of the Research Specialist I will include:

    Animal husbandry and experiments with live animals such as performance assays, respirometry etc; Lab work such as DNA and RNA extraction, QC and library preps as well as basic computational analyses of genomic sequencing data; assisting lab members on specific research projects involving genetic, physiological, and molecular studies; assist in various aspects of the lab's daily operations such as monitoring and ordering lab supplies.

    The ideal candidate will also have an opportunity to develop their own research project/s over time.

    Responsibilities


    • Animal husbandry and live animal work - This will include - daily animal care: misting, feeding, health checks, cage changes etc- detailed recordkeeping: births, mortalities, experimental treatments, sample and specimen inventory etc- helping maintain animal housing spaces and procedure rooms in compliance with animal welfare guidelines,- performing or assisting with data and sample collection such as X-ray imaging, performance assays, physiology or behavioral experiments, tissue dissections etc.
    • Field and Labwork - animal collections in the wild- field experiments- DNA and RNA extraction and QC- DNA AND RNA Library preperation for sequencing- DNA capture assays- developing and troubleshooting experimental protocols
    • Processing, organization and storage of sequencing data- Run basic sequence alignment and quality filtering protocols- SNP calling and summary statistics of large sequence datasets- Generating read counts and intron/exon split datasets from RNAseq data.
    • Lab management tasks- Ordering lab supplies, - Overseeing incoming and outgoing sample shipments, maintaining and updating sample (and freezer) inventories- Assisting with administrative duties such as obtaining an renewing IACUC, IBC, IRB, EHS, USDA, CITES and CDC protocols/permits
    Qualifications


    Essential Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree or Masters in an appropriate field of science, - at least 1 year of research experience in animal husbandry, experimental physiology, genomics or molecular lab work. - Ability to work independently, - Attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping - Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills - Abitlity to work as part of a larger team

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience doing field work - Familiarity with basic computational analyses of Omics data - Experience with general laboratory management- Familiarity with IACUC, IBC, IRB, EHS, USDA, CITES and CDC protocols/permits


    Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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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