Research Associate

A full-time Research Associate position is available in the Nechipurenko lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms of cilia assembly and the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders using biochemistry and molecular genetic tools in C. elegans and mammalian cells. The successful candidate will perform molecular biology experiments like PCR, plasmid construction, and CRISPR-Cas9 editing, high-resolution microscopy, and basic cell culture techniques including transfections and immunofluorescence, along with general lab maintenance.

Must Have

• Carry out molecular biology experiments (PCR, plasmid construction, CRISPR-Cas9 editing)
• Perform high-resolution microscopy on live and fixed samples
• Carry out basic cell culture experiments (transfections, immunofluorescence)
• Carry out general lab maintenance (making media, buffers)
• Molecular biology experience
• Basic knowledge of genetics

Good to Have

• B.S. in Biology or a related field
• A minimum two-year commitment

Perks & Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Work-life benefits

A full-time research associate position is available in the Nechipurenko lab. Our lab uses cutting-edge biochemistry and molecular genetic tools in C. elegans and mammalian cells to investigate the molecular mechanisms of cilia assembly and the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will learn and implement basic molecular genetic and cell culture techniques such as molecular cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, immunofluorescence, microscopy, and classic C. elegans genetics.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out molecular biology experiments such as PCR, plasmid construction, CRISPR-Cas9 editing
• Perform high-resolution microscopy on live and fixed samples
• Carry out basic cell culture experiments such as transfections and immunofluorescence
• Carry out general lab maintenance that includes making and autoclaving media, buffers, etc.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Biology or a related field
• Strong communication, organization, and record-keeping skills
• Molecular biology experience and basic knowledge of genetics are required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A minimum two-year commitment

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