Research Specialist I at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ

Summary: Princeton University is seeking a bright and motivated full-time technician for the Krienen lab in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. The role focuses on understanding genetic influences on mammalian brain development and evolution, involving molecular biology and genomics-based technology development. Responsibilities: - Standardize molecular biology workflows and test new protocols - Contribute to experimental workflows of high-throughput sequencing - Conduct flow cytometry and molecular biology experiments (DNA and RNA analysis) on brain tissue dissections - Perform histological analysis of brain tissue with confocal microscopy - Other lab duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field is required - Must have wet lab research experience, and experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, molecular cloning, sequencing) - Must be highly organized and have exceptional note-taking and communication skills (written and oral) Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred candidates will be able to work with other lab members on collaborative projects and assist with other lab duties as needed - They will enjoy learning and conducting wet lab experiments Required Skills: Molecular biology techniques, Wet lab research experience Important Skills: Single cell genomics, High-throughput sequencing Nice-to-Have Skills: Exceptional note-taking, Communication skills Benefits: Comprehensive benefit program