Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Augusta, Maine, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

The Research Associate will be primarily responsible for conducting Drosophila genetic experiments, including producing balanced fly stocks for long-term storage, developing new genetic strains for experiments, and conducting experiments using a wide variety of strains carrying various genomic modifications.

Responsibilities
  • Molecular cloning, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digests, and DNA isolation.
  • Drosophila management, including developing new Drosophila genetic strains, Drosophila husbandry and maintenance, and balancing fly stocks for long-term storage.
  • Experimental genomic modifications and phenotype analysis.
  • Supervising undergraduate researchers performing UAS/Gal4 experimental fly crosses.
Requirements

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other natural, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years' research and/or clinical experience, and previous supervisory experience.

Must have a basic understanding of laboratory techniques, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a high level of organizational skills.

Benefits

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.


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