Associate Research Scientist - Microinjectionist - Rodent Genetic Engineering Laboratory - NYU Langone Medical Center

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Associate Research Scientist - NYU Rodent Genetic Engineering Laboratory.

The NYU Rodent Genetic Engineering Laboratory (RGEL) is a fee-for-service laboratory operated by the NYU Langone Health as a state-of-the-art shared resource for biomedical researchers. The microinjection specialist 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. At least four years of experience in the generation of genetically engineered mice: specific ES cell injections into mouse blastocysts.

Job Responsibilities:

Conducts routine and standardized experiments using advanced research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project

Microinjection of gene-targeted mouse ES cells to produce mouse chimeras for the establishment of novel mouse lines

Conducts embryo transfer surgeries to return injected blastocysts to the reproductive tract of host female mice

Animal husbandry necessary for the performance of other duties listed above, such as routine monitoring of mice and changing of cages with pregnant and lactating mice, hormone injections to superovulate donor female mice, hormone preparations, maintenance of specific equipment used in the Core

Weekend work will be required

All duties listed above to be performed in as independent a manner as possible, with minimal supervision of the Director of the core.

Serve as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination

Perform other duties as assigned.

Communications/Relationships with others
Excellent organizational, customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
Ability to work independently is a key to success in this position.
Provides guidance, cooperates, communicates and relates well to all levels of NYU Langone Health Staff.
Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages 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.

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 with at least 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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