Research Support Specialist

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): 
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biology or a related field of science. Experience with research activities which may include cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology (student experience may be considered).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in molecular biology techniques which may include PCR, cell culture, mouse husbandry, sectioning for IF, IHC and ISH, and/or Western blotting. Experience with CRISPR/Cas9, gene editing and/or next-generation sequencing. Experience with Excel, Photoshop and/or ImageJ.
Brief Description of Duties: 
We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual with a positive attitude for a Researcher Support Specialist position to join our group studying Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine. This is a laboratory-based position focused on the study of transcriptional regulation and signaling mechanisms in PKD. The successful incumbent will work closely with a research faculty and assist experiments in research projects.
The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Duties:

• Gene Editing:
  • Using CRISPR/Cas9 for genome engineering of cell lines, generation of CRISPR/Cas9 gene targeting reagents, selection of edited cell lines by single cell cloning and flow cytometry, PCR and DNA sequencing for validation of edited cell lines.
• Molecular Biology:
  • Molecular cloning, PCR, qRT-PCR, plasmid extraction and DNA sequencing.
  • Assist in the generation of next-generation sequencing libraries for ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Cut&Run and HiChIP experiments.
• Tissue Culture:
  • Maintenance of cell lines and preparation of tissue culture reagents.
  • Seeding of experimental plates for plasmid transfection and lentivirus & AAV transduction.
  • Harvest cell lysates for DNA, RNA and protein analysis.
• Mouse Colony Management:
  • Maintenance and breeding of transgenic mice that include weaning, sexing and breeding of mice, genotyping and record keeping of mice produced for the lab.
  • Prepare harvested organs and tissues for biochemical and histological analysis.
  • Assist with surgical procedures for embryonic kidney organ isolation and ex vivo culture.
  • Responsible for drug preparation and administration, when necessary.
• Data Analysis:
  • Prepare written and graphical descriptions of results to discuss with PIs.
  • Review scientific literature and technical documents.
  • Collaborate with faculty and postdocs in the lab regarding problem solving and data analysis.
  • Present routine summary reports on research protocols to faculty and postdocs.
  • Troubleshoot methods and techniques for potential improved outcomes.
  • Use R for statistical analysis and graph plotting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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