The Genome Technology Access Center at the McDonnell Genome Institute (GTAC@MGI) needs to perform complex research and experimentation for departments to advance scientific analysis and discovery. This role will provide subject matter expertise, support, training, and guidance in RNA laboratory research, potentially presenting findings and contributing to publications and grants.
Requirements
- Expertise with molecular biology techniques including enzymatic reactions and PCR.
- Experience using and/or troubleshooting automated liquid handlers.
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Laboratory Research
- Molecular Biology Lab
- Statistical Software
Responsibilities
- Performs complex analyses, experiments and project work under general direction of the PI.
- Plans, develops, organizes and formalizes research results and findings.
- Conducts literature searches related to research projects.
- Writes/co-authors publications and/or papers supporting research findings in logical and sometimes multiple formats tailored to audiences.
- Solves practical problems relating to difficulty with equipment or test subjects.
- Suggests technical/ procedural improvements in various methods.
- May develop and optimize experimental procedures and protocols.
Other
- Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
- Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
- Critical Thinking
- Detail-Oriented
