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Junior Specialist- Meyers Lab

Position Overview:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 at Step 1 or $56,600 at Step 2

This position, in direct collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s), will be involved in studying the molecular characteristics of small RNAs in plants.

Research (85%)
As part of the research team, your responsibilities will include DNA and RNA extractions, CRISPR/Cas gene editing, PCR, gel electrophoresis, primer design, and maintaining sterile technique. You will also be responsible for plant maintenance in growth chambers and a greenhouse, as well as RNA and small RNA library preparation. Other duties include preparing solutions and media. You will be expected to develop experimental designs and protocols and implement them, while adhering to strict quality assurance and safety guidelines. Accurate and comprehensive data recording on paper datasheets and Excel spreadsheets is essential. The role also involves testing hypotheses using statistical techniques and creating graphs and summary tables for presentations and publications.

Professional Competence (10%)
The Junior Specialist will work semi-independently, under the supervision of the principal investigator and other lab members. Their responsibilities include participating in the design of the experimental plan and individual experiments. They are also required to maintain a detailed laboratory digital notebook that includes experimental methods and results. Additionally, they will assist in preparing data figures and tables, as well as summarizing results for progress reports.

University and Public Service (5%)
The Junior Specialist will participate in training undergraduate students and present research data in lab meetings and department retreats.

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