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Full Time 40 hours Grade 075 Dept of Biomedical Genetics
Schedule
8 AM-4:30 PM
Responsibilities
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The individual will be part of a research team working to understand the role of viruses in Alzheimer disease using cutting edge technologies. Duties will include laboratory work related in the field of neurological disease, with a focus on Alzheimer's. Among other neurological diseases, our lab studies the role of latent viral infections on Alzheimer Disease. Our approach uses both animal models of AD, as well as in vitro pluripotent stem cell models of human patient-derived cells. The individual will perform a variety of moderately complex laboratory experiments. Position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. College level training in biological sciences is desirable. With an excellent track record in placing prior team members, our lab and this position is uniquely suited as a launching point for research (PhD) or medicine (MD), and enables entry into a future career in regenerative medicine (both academia and industry).
Procedures performed and equipment used:
Alzheimer model mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, histology. Tissue dissection, cell isolation and purification, cell culture procedures and genetic manipulation of cells. RNA isolation and RT-QPCR, protein isolation, gel electrophoresis, image capture and analysis (CX5), immunofluorescent analyses. No involvement in the assessment, treatment or care of patients is involved with this work.
Supervision:
This position reports to Dr. Margot Mayer-Proschel, Ph.D.. After a period of initial guidance and training, this position requires that the individual be able to execute experiments independently, analyze data, and help troubleshoot results. This person will also occasionally help train and/or guide others in existing lab techniques.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $15.38 - $21.54 Hourly
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined byconsidering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Full Time
Hospital
$50k-69k (estimate)
03/10/2023
04/22/2024
rochester.edu
ROCHESTER, NY
1,000 - 3,000
1850
Private
$200M - $500M
Hospital
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