Princeton University · 2 weeks ago
Research Specialist I
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$41K/yr - $60K/yrPrinceton University is seeking a bright and motivated full-time technician for the Krienen lab in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. The role focuses on understanding genetic influences on mammalian brain development and evolution, involving molecular biology and genomics-based technology development.
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Responsibilities
Standardize molecular biology workflows and test new protocols
Contribute to experimental workflows of high-throughput sequencing
Conduct flow cytometry and molecular biology experiments (DNA and RNA analysis) on brain tissue dissections
Perform histological analysis of brain tissue with confocal microscopy
Other lab duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field is required
Must have wet lab research experience, and experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, molecular cloning, sequencing)
Must be highly organized and have exceptional note-taking and communication skills (written and oral)
Preferred
Preferred candidates will be able to work with other lab members on collaborative projects and assist with other lab duties as needed
They will enjoy learning and conducting wet lab experiments
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
Founded in 1764
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.44MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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