Research Specialist

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400135 Otolaryngology Faculty/Admin

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 107 H

Compensation Range:

$23.06 - $32.29

Responsibilities:

Provides direct research support and offers opportunity for future experimental and scientific development such as graduate or medical school. Supports the planning, design, and execution of experiments, as well as direct studies. Uses existing protocols and collaborates with other laboratories. Works independently with occasional input on modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures to meet special needs of research projects. Candidates should have a foundation of coursework and lab experience in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, or bioengineering and have a commitment of at least 1 year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contributes to the design and conducts experimental research and investigations to explore and support lab goals, grant commitments, scientific discovery, and/or development. Performing experiments in the lab include but are not limited to:

• Mouse microsurgery and postop care
• Behavioral tests such as auditory brainstem response
• Microdissection of cochlear tissues
• Processing tissues for, and performing, microscopy imaging
• Maintains research documentation and performs data analysis. Involved in developing protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries.

Maintaining mouse colony

• Breeding mice, weaning pups, genotyping animals
• Observes animals, reports instances of abnormal behavior, vermin infestations, temperature changes, and other conditions affecting the well-being of animals assigned.
• Assists with purchasing routine lab supplies, collects receipts, and monitors expenditures.
• Remains knowledgeable of relevant scientific and technical developments. Attends/participates in weekly lab meetings, and as appropriate, institutes, and seminars.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Undergraduate research experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Coursework and lab experience in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, or bioengineering required. 

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