Research Associate

Research Associate: full-time position. $47000/year + benefits

Job Purposes: 

Research associate positions are available in the areas of gene therapy. The lab is focusing on gene therapy for the treatment of muscle disorders, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which is a devastating disease leading to the death of patients at the age of early 30 years. We are looking for a highly motivated research associate person to join our team. In particular, we are looking for someone with experience in molecular biology (qPCR, IF, WB), as well as mouse injection and dissection experiences for neuromuscular disorders. Experience in dissecting and mounting muscle tissue is preferred. 

Essential Functions and percent of time:   75% Conducting research in the laboratory, analyzing the data, and devising innovative scientific and technical solutions

10% Ordering research reagents and lab supplies 

15% Supervising/training undergraduate/graduate students 

Required Qualifications: 

Minimum of Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, or other health-related field. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or related field by start date, or a minimum of 1 year of experience in laboratory research in cell biology and/or molecular biology. Laboratory experience in some of the following techniques (qPCR, IF, WB, cell culture, and cloning) as well as mouse injection and dissection experiences for neuromuscular disorders. Experience in dissecting and mounting muscle tissue is preferred. 

The job description includes, but is not restricted to performing research experiments, maintaining records of experiments, preparing laboratory reports, analyzing data, and preparing publications and grants applications. 

Please apply for the position through:   https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/18378