Yale Posting Status
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University Job Title
Research Associate 1, MS
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Research Associate 1 MS (22)
Wage Ranges
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Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family
Research Res Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Position Focus:
Responsible to assist, support and coordinate the activities of a Neurobiology laboratory investigating brain development in mice and primates. This position will assist and support around forty scientists, with a particular focus to generate and analyze genetically modified mice and cells, and to conduct an array of diverse, extensive and comprehensive molecular biology experiments.
Essential Duties
1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning 3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Demonstrated ability to design, conduct molecular histology experiments independently to study brain structures, development and regulation using in situ hybridization and other histological methods.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot new, targeted probes for in situ hybridization experiments.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated ability to perform whole-mount and subregion-targeted in situ hybridization studies independently.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Extensive knowledge of mouse genetics, husbandry, and reproductive biology.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Extensive demonstrated ability with genomic and molecular techniques and analysis and will have demonstrated ability work with minimal supervision and in being self-directed toward the accomplishment of larger goals and while utilizing extensive knowledge of University and governmental policies pertaining to research using animals
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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