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UMass Amherst is a leading public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the university provides a rich cultural environment in a picturesque setting close to major urban centers. As part of the Five Colleges consortium, UMass Amherst is part of a vibrant academic community that fosters intellectual growth and collaboration.
Job SummaryThe Research Fellow will work closely with the lab team, under the supervision of Dr. Alissa Rothchild, to support the lab's research efforts and contribute to ongoing projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the lab's mouse colony, including genotyping and colony maintenance.
- Conduct research experiments in BSL-3 and ABSL-3 facilities with pathogenic bacteria.
- Collect and analyze tissue samples.
- Order and organize supplies and reagents.
- Prepare media and reagents for experiments.
- Organize and analyze data.
- Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Experience working with mouse models and willingness to perform Biosafety Level-3 work.
- Proficient computer skills, including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
- 12-18 months of laboratory experience or a related Master's degree.
- Experience in animal model techniques, including handling, injecting, and genotyping mice.
- Experience in basic molecular and cell biology techniques, including sterile technique and reagent preparation.
- Experience in immunology techniques, including multicolor flow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
- Ability to work in a lab environment.
- Training in immunology and microbiology techniques will be provided.
