Research Associate I- Neurogenerative Disease (CRISPR-Cas gene editing) - $2,000sign on bonus
Company: UMass Med School
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Research Associate I- Neurogenerative Disease (CRISPR-Cas gene
editing) - $2,000 sign on bonus
Minimum Salary
US-MA-Worcester
Job Location
3 weeks ago(1/6/2023 5:46 PM)
Requisition Number
2022-41418
# of Openings
1
Posted Date
Day
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Exempt
Exempt/Non-Exempt Status
Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a Research Associate to work
collaboratively on CRISPR-Cas gene editing of the Huntington's
Disease (HD) gene. HD is a devasting neurodegenerative disease that
currently has no effective treatment. Our goal is to develop gene
editing methods to inactivate or correct the disease-causing
version of the gene at the DNA level. We are looking for ambitious,
hardworking candidates to join this exciting project. There will be
opportunities to become familiar with the molecular technologies in
gene editing and NextGen sequencing as well as preclinical studies
in cell culture and animal models. For an example of a recent study
from the lab see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376056/.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications:Some experience with Molecular Biology,
Cell culture or mouse studies is preferred, but not essential.
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