New Jersey - Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware HERC

Position Summary:

• As directed, performs research and technical operations relative to the ongoing investigatory activities of the lab. Performs studies with wild-type and genetically modified mice, including handling, injection and tissue collection.
• Perform cell culture studies with human and primary mouse cells.
• Perform molecular biology techniques, including quantitative polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, and enzyme activity assays. Perform quantitative analysis of histopathology.
• Participates in the evaluation of existing procedures suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive laboratory records of procedures and experiments.
• Perform statistical analyses of research data; analyze and process experimental data for publication/grant application.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in the biomedical science field.
• Prior experience with mouse breeding colony management, mouse handling and injection, and/or experience in experimental mouse models of liver fibrosis.
• Consideration to interview will also be given to applicants who have not yet graduated with a Bachelor's degree. Documentation of the required Bachelor's degree must be provided prior to the commencement of employment.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Ability to work in a lab environment and vivarium facilities.
• Work Environment: Lab environment and vivarium. Moderate Noise, potential allergens present.

Posting Number: 26ST0762

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