Role OverviewThe Research Technician will work independently to join our laboratory research program, developing zebrafish models of diseases. The role involves breeding adult zebrafish, collecting and manipulating fish eggs/embryos, and performing various support tasks in assisting the scientific research team.
What You Will Do
The Research Technician will perform tasks such as breeding adult zebrafish, collecting and manipulating fish eggs/embryos, working with microscopy, micro-injection of zebrafish eggs, DNA analyses, routine molecular biology procedures, and solution preparation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a high degree of attentiveness to details, dexterity, and care, and be comfortable performing non-invasive procedures with animals. Experience in some of these areas is preferred, and a rudimentary understanding of genetics or DNA analyses is also preferred.
Requirements
- at least 1 year of related experience
- equivalency: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
Benefits
- Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement
- Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions
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