Assist Research Specialist

The Poss group utilize zebrafish, and, occasionally, mice as model systems to study regeneration of tissues like heart muscle, kidney, spinal cord, and appendages.

Requirements

• Performing molecular biology, including making DNA constructs
• Generating mutant or transgenic zebrafish by microinjection
• Breeding, some husbandry, and genotyping of zebrafish
• Preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions for general laboratory use
• Operating laboratory equipment required for specific assays
• Reviewing laboratory methods manuals, scientific journals, abstracts, and other literature for information applicable to research experiments
• Assisting in training new personnel
• Obtain, prepare, mount, and stain tissue for microscopic examination.
• Data collection and imaging from experimental samples
• Compiling, analyzing, and documenting results from experimental data, and drawing conclusions from experimental results
• Additional miscellaneous duties as required

Benefits

• Training will be provided by the laboratory
• Opportunities for co-authorships on published manuscripts