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Research Associate IV
UMass Med School | |||||||||
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester | |||||||||
October 16, 2023 | |||||||||
Research Associate IV Minimum Salary
US-MA-Worcester Job Location
4 weeks ago(9/22/2023 3:15 PM)
Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: We are seeking a Research Technician to work collaboratively on CRISPR-Cas gene editing of the Huntington's Disease (HD) gene. HD is adevasting neurodegenerative disease that currently has no effective treatment. Our goal is to develop gene editing methods to inactivate orcorrect the disease-causing version of the gene at the DNA level. We are looking for ambitious, hardworking candidates to join this excitingproject. There will be opportunities to become familiar with the molecular technologies in gene editing and NextGen sequencing as well aspreclinical studies in cell culture and animal models. For an example of a recent study from the labsee Responsibilities MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently design and perform multiple complex laboratory experiments
Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional Information SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervise aides, technicians, and associates ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens |