Senior Research Specialist I

Overview

The McBride and Murthy labs at Princeton University seek a highly motivated and collaborative Research Specialist to support research on the neural and molecular basis of animal behavior in mosquitoes and Drosophila. Research in the two home labs employs a wide range of state-of-the-art approaches including development of transgenic resources, quantitative behavioral analysis, neural imaging, and computational modeling. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects, lead new projects, and help manage general laboratory operations. They will have a Masters Degree in Biology or a related field (e.g. Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience) and 7+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include assisting and leading research projects involving the development of genetic tools using CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, conducting and analyses animal behavioral experiments, and preparing high-throughput sequencing libraries etc.

Additional responsibilities will include maintaining laboratory insect colonies and equipment, helping with laboratory organization, purchasing, and safety compliance, and participating in lab meetings and scientific discussions.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications:
- Experience in a molecular biology lab environment
- Experience breeding insects
- Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 technology
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to lead a project independently and problem solve as needed
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with multiple demands and ongoing projects