Senior Researcher in Biology Overview The Allen Discovery Center is dedicated to the advancement of basic biology and biomedicine, and to using an integrated approach to control biological structure and function. Through a combination of molecular genetics, biophysics, and computational approaches, researchers at the Center work toward a multi-level control of patterning. Novel technology is being developed to modulate the bioelectric communication that enables cells to coordinate their activities toward specific anatomical and functional outcomes. This new type of epigenetic control has significant implications for developmental biology, evolution, unconventional computation, and synthetic bioengineering. Applications in progress include the repair of birth defects, regenerative medicine, cancer reprogramming, and synthetic biology.
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Research Lab Technician to join our project on mammalian limb regeneration. This highly motivated individual will work closely with senior scientists at our Center, and report to our Administrative Director. The Senior Research Technician will have proficiency performing animal microsurgery, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and tissue sectioning who can work independently with minimum supervision. We are seeking someone with strong initiative in taking ownership and responsibility for some project aspects, such as designing and optimizing IHC protocols. This position requires someone who is a proactive problem-solver and can work well under pressure and committed to producing high-quality results. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, experienced in producing reproducible high-quality data, able to manage multiple concurrent tasks, and be an excellent verbal and written communicator.
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Special Work Schedule Requirements: This position requires the ability to be organized in a fast-paced environment and demands detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks requiring concentrated attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work with toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
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