Research Assistant (Biology) Job at Amherst College, Amherst, MA

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  • Amherst College
  • Amherst, MA

Job Description

Research Assistant (Biology)

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR5902

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Research Assistant position. The Research Assistant is a full-time, one-year term position, starting at $20.16/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Research Assistant investigates the process of tissue organization during embryonic development of the sea anemone at the Ragkousi lab at Amherst College. The research project(s) will involve molecular genetics, biochemistry, embryology and cell biology techniques. The research assistant is expected to contribute to all aspects of the lab's research activities, including training and mentoring undergraduate students in the Ragkousi Lab. The Research Assistant will also assist with lab management on a limited basis.

Takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Research
  • Protein Biochemistry in sea anemone cell extracts, including protein purification, protein detection, immunoprecipitation
  • Molecular Biology for construction of DNA and RNA constructs for gene manipulation
  • Imaging of sea anemone embryos and cells using confocal microscopy
  • Animal maintenance and husbandry. RA will maintain animals weekly (feeding and cleaning), perform crosses to generate new lines, propagate current lines

Training undergraduate students with basic laboratory techniques

Lab management - supervises 3-5 undergraduate students in the Ragkousi Laboratory

Qualifications:

Required
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, emphasis on protein biochemistry
  • Use of Microscope and experience in Confocal Microscopy a plus
  • Attention to detail
  • Written and verbal communication, time management and organizational skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Willing to learn new techniques and procedures
  • Commitment to working with a diverse community
  • Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Science

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information .

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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