Carnegie Mellon University

The Mellon College of Science (MCS) Departments of Biological Sciences and Computational Biology are seeking a full-time Research Associate I to work in the laboratory of Dr. Irene Kaplow. The Kaplow Lab is interested in deciphering the roles that differences between species in transcriptional regulatory elements play in vertebrate evolution. We are also passionate about using differences in transcriptional regulation between species to provide insights into gene regulatory mechanisms.

We seek a highly motivated wet lab Research Associate I to assist with lab operations, experiments, and training scientists without much prior wet lab experience. While the wet lab technician’s responsibilities will be almost entirely administrative and experimental, the technician will have the opportunity to work closely with computational biologists.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with ordering lab supplies.
• Complying with lab safety guidelines and helping communicate them to new lab members.
• Helping prepare stocks and aliquots of buffers and reagents widely used by the lab and organizing additional reagents as they are ordered or generated.
• Helping maintain and organize electronic lab notebooks and being a positive role-model for new lab members of thoroughly documenting experiments.
• Following, improving, and helping design experimental protocols.
• Assisting with analyzing experimental data and communicating results to other lab members.
• Assisting with mammalian cell culture, including generating and maintaining cell lines, preparing cell media, and conducting assays.
• Assisting with mouse work, including helping oversee mouse colony, performing mouse injections, and performing mouse dissections.
• Assisting with regulatory genomics experiments in tissue samples and cell lines, including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and massively parallel reporter assays.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within MCS. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including pipetting, molecular cloning, and nucleic acids extraction.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in biology, bioengineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of wet lab experience

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits, available to all full-time Carnegie Mellon University employees. Experience the full spectrum of advantages, from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to enticing retirement savings programs. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, and take well-deserved breaks with generous paid time off and holidays. Rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. For a comprehensive overview of the benefits awaiting you, explore: https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/benefits-at-a-glance.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role & responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique key skills and the diverse perspectives you bring. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment means we also account for geographic differentials. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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