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A Brief Overview
Dr. Argon investigates the unfolded protein response (UPR) , an essential signaling network that determines life or death of stressed cells and tissues. The IRE1 sensor of UPR responds to metabolic stress through four distinct activities and he focuses on determining which stress condition induces each activity and how they are integrated to enable the cells to cope with stress.
Dr. Argon is looking for a talented and motivated candidate who is willing to work on a research project until June 2025. Candidates who are looking for a 1-year commitment are encouraged to apply.
Senior candidates are encouraged to apply as we will consider changing the job based on the candidates experience and skills.
What you will do
- Handle and manage mouse colonies
- Independently performs advanced, complex research procedures on experimental samples
- Formulates and performs complex lab experiments and analyzes/ reports the data, including interpretation of methodologies
- Independently performs tasks that require knowledge of advanced techniques and lab equipment
- Performs advanced calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
- Plans and modifies research protocols and procedures with minimal direction from the principal investigator, supervisor or other designee
- Assists in development & troubleshooting of new techniques and ideas
- Prepares laboratory reagents, monitors and maintains laboratory inventory
- Supervises, trains and mentors junior and new staff members
- Determines staff work assignments, schedules and laboratory priorities as directed
- Presents & discusses work at weekly lab meetings and national symposia
- Attends courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques
- Assists in writing of grants, journal articles, posters and oral presentations
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required
Experience Qualifications
- At least three (3) years of classroom and directly relevant and progressive (increasingly complex/ advanced) lab experience Required
- Previous lead or supervisory experience in a research lab environment Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Intermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
- Basic exposure to lab specific experiments / techniques and scientific analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
- Solid analytical skills
- Cell culture
- Gel electrophoresis
- Mouse colony handling
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