Post-Doc Associate – Schindler Lab

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doc Associate – Schindler Lab
Department	Human Genetics Inst of NJ
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Entry-level postdoc position available for NIH-funded laboratory in the Department of Genetics at Rutgers.  The laboratory research uses the genetically tractable C. elegans and mouse systems to study processes relevant to human reproduction using genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and microscopy/imaging. A qualified candidate will be capable of working independently to perform lab work in this area, but also manages, trains, and schedules hourly student workers and undergraduate research assistants in various protocols and laboratory operations and procedures. Communicates with the PI in reviewing project performance, status and deadlines on an ongoing basis. Performs independent data review and reporting for all routine, existing and future, research. Responsible for maintaining an accurate and detailed lab notebook, conducting genetic, cell and molecular biology experiments and over-seeing undergraduate research projects. Standard laboratory work include C. elegans genetic analysis, biochemical experiments, CRISPR and recombinant DNA techniques, phenotypic analysis, epifluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, high throughput genomics, mouse handling, oocyte manipulation and mouse genetic analysis. This position will require presentations of data, making figures and drafting manuscripts
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0011
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PHD degree in life sciences required. Requires minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in a research laboratory, excellent communication skills, excellent computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	This research over a large span of life science topics and technical approaches, including genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, gamete biology, molecular biology, and microscopy
Equipment Utilized	Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Prism.  Must be familiar with gel electrophoresis, RNA isolation systems, PCR machines, autoclaves, Apple computers, Windows PC’s, electrophoresis equipment, and image analysis software such as Image J.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement	This position will be direct mentor for 1-2 undergraduate researchers in the lab. Manage, train, and schedule undergraduates and hourly student workers in various protocols and laboratory operations and procedures. Must be able to use independent thinking and prioritize for deadlines and submissions. Position requires an ability to plan and interpret details of laboratory experiments. Requires the ability to anticipate reagent needs of the research based on previous experience and research strategy.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/218895
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University – New Brunswick
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Life Science Building 145 Bevier Road Piscataway, NJ 08854

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