RESEARCH SPECIALIST SR

§  Carrying out complex laboratory experiments including: fruit fly maintenance and care, DNA and RNA sample preparation, coordinating experimental evolution of fly populations, developing physiological assays. (40%)

§  Experiment and data management including: maintaining a detailed lab book, organizing and keeping records about data storage for the lab’s projects, collating and organizing protocols, experimental plans, data collection sheets, and collaborative work schedules (15%)

§  Management of the research team including: providing assistance and training for incoming trainees, coordination of projects involving collaboration between lab members, participation in lab and research meetings (25%)

§  General laboratory tasks including: preparing reagents, ordering and re-stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory compliance for lab safety (10%)

§  Other job duties and tasks as assigned (10%)

§  Occasional flexibility in the typical work schedule may be necessary for some experiments (e.g. occasional brief weekend hours, etc.)

§  Performs routine analytical assignments using existing procedures

§  Prepares studies and reports that assist senior level associates

§  Performs a variety of specialized or complex procedures and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary

§  Assists in the coordination of quality control procedures within the research function

§  Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems

§  Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations

§  Has limited impact on own work team

§  Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

§  Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for understanding

§  Coordinates external projects with other departments

§  Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed

§  General laboratory tasks including: preparing reagents, ordering and re-stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory compliance for lab safety (10%)

§  Other job duties and tasks as assigned (10%)

§  Occasional flexibility in the typical work schedule may be necessary for some experiments (e.g. occasional brief weekend hours, etc.)