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Research Specialist II

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University of Rochester

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United States of America , Rochester

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Salary:

55955.00 - 78336.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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