The National Institutes of Health is seeking a Gerontology, Research Assistant. This is a long-term, full-time, contract position based in Baltimore, MD. This position offers a competitive benefits package.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform both routine and specialized laboratory procedures of moderate to high complexity including: Animal Handling: Mouse, Intraperitoneal Injections, Tissue Dissection, Tissue Sectioning, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), qPCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR, Cell culture, and Western Blotting
Keep abreast of current research projects and to determine research assistance and information support.
Provide training in laboratory experiments to post-doctoral fellows and technicians.
Interact with students, post-doctoral fellows and non-doctoral research technicians on experimental design and laboratory-based methodologies.
Provide mentoring to post-baccalaureate students in the research group
REQUIREMENTS:
BS in Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline is required
Experience in mouse handling is required
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Analyst and Research
Industries
Biotechnology Research
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