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Jr. Specialist Dr. Martinez-Cerdeno Lab

Nature and Purpose
This position provides research support to the laboratory of Dr. Martínez-Cerdeño at the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for research on the anatomy of the brain in autism. Experience human brain tissue is required.
The position of Junior Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, or with research methods) in the planning and execution of a research project. Junior Specialists are required to be actively and significantly involved in publishable research activities, including reviewing journal articles and engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results. Junior Specialists are also expected to participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations as well as review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications as applicable related to their research area of expertise. The Junior Specialist will serve the public and University by mentoring students, interns, and volunteers on lab operations and projects.

General Responsibilities
RESEARCH (80%)
The candidate will perform histological experiments and evaluate human brain structure.
The candidate will participate in research projects in an independent fashion
The candidate will review bibliography
The candidate will write the results of her/his experiments
The candidate will present her/his results to the lab and to the department.
Responsibilities include keeping track of laboratory supplies, placing orders to purchase supplies and equipment, maintaining a database of all laboratory supplies and purchases.
The candidate will maintain a clean and orderly working environment in the laboratory
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (10%)
• The incumbent will have opportunities to develop presentation abilities in laboratory meetings and the departmental meeting and other on-campus events.
• The incumbent will be encouraged to read appropriate literature and discuss during laboratory meetings.
• The incumbent will be encouraged to have membership with appropriate societies and participate in appropriate meetings and groups on-campus.
• The incumbent will serve as a key coordinator in large scale collaboration for studies in the Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Clinical Chemistry and Point-of-Care Testing Sections
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (10%)
• Mentorship of undergraduate students including summer interns in the Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, as well as rotating biomedical students.

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field
• Previous demonstrated experience in studying brain tissue
Preferred qualifications
• Proficient computer skills including spreadsheet and database software
• Ability to work with rodent tissue, human tissue and human cell lines
• Flexible to changing demands of research tasks
• Professional approach to work and attention to detail
• Ability to review literature and follow the exact protocols of others’
• Enthusiastic in learning new lab skills

Number of Positions Available: 2

Term of Appointment: One year with the possibility to extend to two maximum, based on the needs of the research project. 100% Appointment.

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