This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Research Specialist II will provide direct research and teaching support at the professional level by working under general guidance and with latitude for exercising independent technical judgment, of moderate complexity and scope in a specialized field. Develops, designs and conducts one or more small or moderately complex research projects or experiments in line with plan, reviews progress and evaluates results. This position will also be responsible for the orientation and training of new lab members in experimental technique methods and safety education as well as participating in lab meetings and seminars.
Job Responsibility:
Provide direct research and teaching support at the professional level
Develops, designs and conducts one or more small or moderately complex research projects or experiments
Responsible for the orientation and training of new lab members in experimental technique methods and safety education
Participating in lab meetings and seminars
Takes charge of a segment of research activities of moderate complexity
Responsible for conducting and analyzing experiments
Works independently with only occasional suggestions in modifying, varying or adapting standard procedures and experiments in the culture of human or rodent primary, Embryonic Stem cells (ES), Human Embryonic Kidney 293 Cells (HEK293) cells
Trains and mentor's laboratory staff
Ensures that health and safety practices are maintained
Maintains contact with outside research laboratories, vendors, and technical representatives
Orients visitors and onboard students and other lab staff to the laboratory
Prepares, stains and photographs cell cultures using both light and fluorescent microscopes
Conducts experiments
compiles and analyzes data: document results and prepare reports
Carries out RNA isolation for genomic validation
Analyzes histological material with computer-aided microscopy
Performs analyses and scientific data reductions
Performs complex histological procedures such as cryostat sectioning and immunohistochemistry
Searches literature for references to technical problems
writes technical protocols
performs standard statistical analyses of data
assists in the preparation of materials for publication
Frequently gives both oral and written reports
Maintains histological-related equipment and microscopes
responsible for obtaining necessary supplies
Ensures appropriate and accessible labeling and organization of Myelin Group data and reagent storage
May recommend expenditures for equipment
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
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree (preferred)
2 years of relevant experience involving direct assistance to researchers or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in a collaborative setting
Strong communication and presentation skills, including written communication
Ability to readily learn new experimental techniques
Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills
Ability to understand and repair equipment as needed