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The position will require sitting for long periods of time at a microscope and computer.

Monday through Friday, working everyday with flexible daily start and stop times, with the expectation of working 40 hrs/wk.

An outstanding research scientist needed to work in molecular biology and animal laboratories that develop research resources for salamanders, especially in advancing tissue regeneration research. Applicants with a Masters degree or higher in the biological sciences and 5 years of previous laboratory experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have previous experience in one or more of the following areas: epigenetic research, germplasm cryopreservation, molecular biology. The specific duties include collecting tissues from salamanders, isolating nucleic acid, preparing genetic reagents, rearing embryos and screening embryos for phenotypic variations under a microscope, performing PCR and QPCR, and collecting and cryopreserving spermatophores.

Knowledge of embryo microinjection, germ plasm cryopreservation, basic computer programs including Excel.

Experience with aquatic salamander embryos, larvae and adults is preferred. MS degree or higher and 5 years lab experience.

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