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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400911 Ctr Musculoskeletal Research

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 105 H

Compensation Range:

$19.96 - $27.94

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Regularly provides routine technical support for research activities and/or laboratory support. Applies full range of experience and previous job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs. Assists with the design of new experiments, multimedia sampling, maintenance, operation and calibration of scientific monitoring equipment for research projects. Responsible for general data collection and assisting with analysis, recruiting participants, and may support and assist other technicians.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This is a Technical position within the Eliseev Laboratory in the Center for Musculoskeletal Research. The job consists of laboratory work using complex genetic mouse models and primary cell culture systems to understand bone physiology and disease. This position requires some basic experience with mouse handling, molecular biology skills (PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, etc.), cell culture skills (mammalian cell culture, transfection), experience in data analysis/interpretation, and careful attention to detail. Hours of the position are 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday (flexible).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Breed, maintain, and genotype mice for multiple projects within the labs and keep detailed electronic inventory records of the mouse colonies. Perform surgical procedures such as the tibia fracture for the support of ongoing research projects. (20% effort)

• Dissection of mouse skeletal tissues, sectioning of paraffin or frozen tissues, histological staining, histomorphometry, and immunohistochemistry for ongoing research projects. (20% effort)

• Isolation, culture, and transfection of primary skeletal cells and cell lines (osteoblasts, chondrocytes, mesenchymal progenitor cells) for the support of ongoing research projects. (20% effort)

• Isolation and analysis of RNA and protein from cell cultures via real time quantitative PCR and Western blotting, respectively. (20%)

• Maintenance of a detailed lab notebook with experimental detail, methods, data compilation and data analysis and interpretation included. (20%)

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in appropriate discipline plus 2-3 years specialized experience in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Schedule

8 AM-4:30 PM

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The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

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