Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Walsh lab is looking for motivated scientists at all levels interested in conducting experiments in an up-and-coming lab. We use cutting-edge technologies including single cell sequencing (both PIP-seq and 10x Genomics), fluorescence imaging, and adoptive transfer experiments to explore mechanisms of disease both in culture and in murine models.

This is a great opportunity to explore the mechanisms driving human diseases and to envision novel ways to treat disease.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Cell Cultures, Flow Cytometry, Immunofluorescence

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Basic science experience including experience with cell culture and either indirect immunofluorescence or flow cytometry.
• Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Animal Handling, Communication, Laboratory Research, Organizing, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Recordkeeping, Working Independently

Grade

00

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Pre-Employment Screening

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