Carnegie Mellon University's Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department is seeking a Research Associate to design, construct, and test synthetic genetic circuits for mammalian synthetic biology applied to mammalian cell systems, with the goal of guiding developmental programs in multicellular contexts.
Requirements
- 1 year of hands-on experience in Molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, Stem Cell research and techniques, microscopy and flow cytometry
- Proficient practical skills in molecular biology methods, such as DNA assembly, PCR, bacterial transformation, mammalian cell culture, and transfection.
- Proficiency in flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy is essential for experimental characterization and data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Carry out experimental workflows in a lab
- Presenting project updates
- Contribute to technical reports
- Aid in the preparation of scientific publications
Other
- team-oriented individual that enjoys dynamic research and project work
- Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within CMU.
- Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU.
- able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
- shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
