Research Associate,Research Scientist Job New Haven area,Connecticut USA,Research/Development

Position: Research Associate 1

Overview

Manage a zebrafish laboratory. Oversee maintenance of zebrafish facility, genotype and maintain zebrafish mutant lines, assist in experiments phenotyping zebrafish mutants. Manage and contribute to projects quantifying brain size and activity and molecular pathways in zebrafish mutants. The lab manager will assist the PI in the conduct of the proposed experiments and assist graduate and undergraduate students and post‑doctoral associates in their experiments.

The goal of this research is to investigate basic cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorders and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Required

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience with Zebrafish husbandry

Demonstrated experience with Molecular biology techniques

Proven work experience with analysis of zebrafish phenotypes

Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Experience with zebrafish mutants
Experience with CRISPR design and zebrafish microinjections

Principal Responsibilities

Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher‑level authority.

Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning.

Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.

Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results; maintains clear documentation of results; prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.

Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.

Interacts with internal contacts (the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel) to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory.

Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions and staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and keep abreast of product information and developments.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Research Associate, Research Scientist