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POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Scientist.

The NYU Rodent Genetic Engineering Laboratory (RGEL) is a fee-for-service laboratory operated by the NYU Langone Health (NYULH) as a state-of-the-art shared resource for biomedical researchers. The Research Scientist will report to the Director of the RGEL and will work within the scientific framework of the Core to serve its goals and in collaboration with principal investigators employing the core.

The Research Scientist will be responsible for developing protocols for new gene expression assays. The successful candidate should be a highly motivated individual who will work cross-functionally to support, develop and execute gene-editing experiments in mammalian embryos and cells. This role involves working both independently and collaboratively to define and further develop applications and assays for NYU Langone Health portfolio of gene-editing tools.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of new animal models (Rabbit, Rat, Mouse) for automatedscreening for targeted cells or embryos and morphological techniques for phenotypic characterization
• Development and application of methods to use CRISPR/Cas9 to directly validate the pathogenic roles.
• New genetic engineering technologies (cost-effective Mini-Stim Models) to develop new mouse model resources for the scientific community.
• Apply a variety of CRISPR-based technologies and engineering strategies to editing, modulate editing outcomes and identify targets
• Work both independently and collaboratively with teams
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on the development and application of novel CRISPR-based technologies
• Analyze large data sets by applying appropriate analytical tools and through close collaborating with computational biologists
• Working knowledge of, and direct experience with gene editing in mammalian cells using Cas9 in protein or mRNA formats
• Manage and prioritize individual work
• Design and cloning foreign genes into plasmid vectors.
• Designing and preparing the materials for molecular experiment: primer design and testing, agarose gel preparation, buffer preparation
• Conducting scientific equipment to identify the transgene mice: Genomic DNA extraction and PCR set up
• Compiling research data, discussing with manager about completed projects, revising and developing protocols in order to complete a research project.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication and Relationship to Other Staff: Maintain confidentiality of all research information Excels in cooperation, collaboration and communication with all NYULH employees Communicate professionally and precisely with staff and clients Maintain a professional working relationship with all staff and clients Communicate ideas, problems, and suggestions in a timely and effective manner Judgement/decision-making: Is able to recognize problems as they occur, and through the application of Appropriate policy/procedure, determines and/or recommends the appropriate Solution. Must be able to troubleshoot. Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties; asks appropriate Questions when in doubt and utilizes reference sources/materials to ensure accuracy. Advises appropriate personnel of situations/problems requiring intervention

Or follow-up attention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify you must have a MS degree and 2-4 years of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications

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