Senior Laboratory Research Scientist
Core
Leading a project to engineer transgenic lines in acoel worms (Hofstenia) and managing animal care to advance research on brain evolution and nervous system organization.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Research Scientist (transgenics engineering and animal care)
Builds
Stable transgenic lines and experimental platforms for neuroscience research
Domain
Biomedical research / Neuroscience / Marine invertebrate biology
Required skills
genetic engineering, embryo microinjection, molecular biology, plasmid design, cloning, animal husbandry, laboratory management
Preferred skills
experience with marine invertebrates, experience with non-model species
Technologies
automated sea water recirculation systems
Responsibilities
Designing and executing experiments to develop stable transgenic lines, performing embryo microinjections, maintaining healthy acoel cultures, managing laboratory reagents and equipment inventory, onboarding lab members, contributing to scientific publications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC