Summary

The Research Technician II position will work in a team performing genetic screens for modifiers of neurodegeneration using Drosophila (fruit fly) models of disease. This involves working with a stereomicroscope to set up breeding schemes for multiple Drosophila strains and assessing neuronal dysfunction with the assistance of robotic equipment.

Job Duties

• Assists and conducts genetic screens using Drosophila disease models.
• Assists maintaining Drosophila strains.
• Assesses neuronal dysfunction using locomotor assays and operates robotic equipment.
• Analyzes data using statistical methods.
• Conducts assays to assess and quantify neurotoxic protein levels using immunoblotting techniques.
• Conducts histopathological analyses from Drosophila brain sections immuno-stained with specific antibodies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.