Research Assistant III- Transgenic Mouse Models

• Perform advanced embryo manipulation techniques, including microinjection of pre-implantation embryos with mouse stem cells and aseptic surgical transfer to the uterus or oviduct
• Generation and maintenance of transgenic and knockout mouse models in a barrier-level facility
• Maintenance of mouse colonies, including specialized care for immunodeficient models
• Troubleshoots procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor
• Independently decides which techniques may be appropriate for specific experimental investigations and carries out those experiments with minimal supervision or independently
• Critically evaluates experimental results independently and provides summaries or interpretation of results to PI
• Coaches RA I and RA II, interns, Co Ops on basic lab techniques
• Calculates, graphs and compiles data obtained, maintaining records and logs of work performed
• uses computer to perform statistical analyses

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Psychology
• Master’s preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR Master’s and 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience with mouse embryonic stem cell culture and derivation is a plus

Experience with mouse embryonic stem cell culture and derivation

• flexible schedules
• affordable health, vision and dental insurance
• child care and student loan subsidies
• generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• cell phone plan discounts
• discounted rates on T-passes