Research Associate – Barr Lab Jobs

Organizing and general management of the mouse colony.

Experience handling mice is desirable

Experience with basic laboratory techniques or methods, especially cell culture is a plus

Excellent organizational skills and record keeping

Demonstrated ability to manage different projects simultaneously with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and independently prioritize assignments

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 commensurate with lab/research experience

Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Experience in biochemistry and flow cytometry is preferred. Understanding of general research objectives.

Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.

Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.

Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.

Coordinate and manage multiple research projects/programs

Manage research projects/programs, support and conduct complex research.

Collect and track data, perform data entry for reports and maintain records of methods used. Prepare materials for reports. Analyze data.

Coordinate and manage equipment and facilities. Monitor environmental risks and quality control.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong analytical and computer skills required; Proficiency with computer spreadsheet, word-processing and database software.

An Associate’s Degree in an Engineering or Mechanical field or a High School diploma with relevant experience and interests.

Mechanical and technical curiosity & troubleshooting skills

Good math skills – especially applied geometry, trig, algebra, and unit conversion Ability to follow detailed instructions and make critical observations

Experience and comfort with Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, & SharePoint

Relocation is not offered for this position

High degree of mechanical aptitude

Proactively identify biospecimen-related issues and opportunities for continuous improvement, communicating gaps to management

Manage study-specific timelines and deliverables, order supplies, maintain equipment and perform routine operational/administrative tasks

Work with clinical study teams to retain and discard biospecimens in compliance with subject Informed consent and applicable regulatory requirements

Perform data entry and track forms, questionnaires, and other pre clinical and clinical materials

Ensure biospecimen process consistency across preclinical and clinical studies within their respective Projects and manage biospecimen logistics

Follow GLP/GcLP standards, regulatory requirements, standard operating procedures and safety practices

Bachelor’s degree in Genetics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Minimum of five years of relevant research experience.

Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Designs, performs and interprets experiments to address central questions regarding the biology of cilia, EVs, and the polycystin.

Must be familiar with WormBase, ImageJ, Adobe Illustrator, ZenBlue/ZenBlack, Imaris.