Research Specialist I Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

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Job Responsibility

Provides direct research support at the professional entry level in a Neuroscience laboratory
Is responsible for routine and non-routine tasks including mouse colony management and research assignments
Is responsible for conducting and analyzing a set of experiments that comprise a coherent part of a larger project
researching and resolving technical problems within the scope of those experiments
Works independently with only occasional suggestions in modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures in a variety of moderately-complex rodent surgery, microscopy including time-lapse imaging, histological procedures, laboratory tests, analyses and observations which may require nonstandard procedures and complex instrumentation
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes simple repairs
Works in tandem with lab associates in handling multiple transgenic and mutant animal colonies, maintaining databases of mouse colony mating and lineages
Verifies colony census and maintains records of DLAM procedures
Corresponds regularly with the animal resource department and lab on animal colony matters
Analyzes histological material with computer-aided microscopy
Performs analyses and scientific data reductions by using standard methods and develops modifications of standard methods to meet special situations
Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to students and laboratory technical support staff
and counsels them on technical problems
Routinely (at least once per month) prepares progress reports on personal projects within the larger group
Searches for literature for reference to technical problems involved in research projects, prepares charts, graphs and tables
and assists in preparation of materials for publication
Orders supplies for lab procedures and maintains histological and related laboratory equipment

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biological discipline or related field
One year of applicable experience in laboratory setting
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as in a collaborative setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
Ability to readily learn new experimental techniques
Strong analytical, communication, organizational and computer skills

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