Job Description

Summary of Position
This position is designed to conduct experiments to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of morphogen signaling, intestinal regeneration, and tumor formation using Drosophila as a model.
This position is for one year.


Job Duties and Responsibilities
70% Conduct Experiments: These experiments may contain different aspects of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and genetics
25% Fly Food Cooking: Preparing fly food for the Drosophila lab community
5% Maintain Fly Stocks: Assist in maintaining fly stocks




Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS or combination or related education and work experience to equal four years. Course work in chemistry, biology, and molecular biology completed with good performance. More than one-year experience in a molecular biology research laboratory. Course work in any computational biology-related subjects. Skills in MSWord, Excel, Powerpoint and R.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with genetic research experience using model organisms, such as Drosophila and C. elegans, will be preferentially considered.

About the Department
The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development comprises faculty from both the Medical School and the College of Biological Sciences. Faculty members are engaged in research in three key disciplines of the department—genetics, cell biology and developmental biology.

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $24.80 / $51,584 - $25.00 / $52,000 depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.