Research Associate Position at Keene State College for Generational Arsenic Toxicity Research
A rare chance to contribute to groundbreaking research on generational arsenic toxicity at Keene State College. This Research Associate Job offers an opportunity for individuals with relevant experience in cell culture, PCR, and RNA-seq data analysis to engage in meaningful scientific work in Keene, NH.
- Position: Research Associate
- Location: Keene, NH, United States
About Keene State College
Keene State College is a public liberal arts college located in Keene, New Hampshire, and is part of the University System of New Hampshire. The college is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement. It offers a range of undergraduate programs and is known for its commitment to research and student development in a scenic and supportive environment.
Job Description
The Research Associate supports research on generational arsenic toxicity in model organisms Daphnia and in two mammalian cell lines. The position is funded by a grant from the NH-INBRE grant (GR005842) and will involve training and supervision of undergraduate research students, in addition to providing technical and organizational support for the lab and other duties as assigned. This is a 6-month, grant-funded term position, with the possibility of continuation based on funding availability and organizational needs.
Research Associate Job Eligibility Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research results to the scientific community.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in data collection and analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Willingness to wear and use appropriate protective equipment as necessary.
Required Skills
- Experience with solution preparation, PCR, cloning, and light microscopy.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with non-mammalian model organisms (e.g., Drosophila, C. elegans, Xenopus, or zebrafish).
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy, as well as digital image acquisition and analysis.
- Experience with fixation and immunostaining approaches for labeling animal tissues.
- Supervisory experience, especially in managing or training student researchers.
- Valid driver’s license.
Research Associate Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine and advanced laboratory techniques (e.g., maintenance of generational algal and Daphnia cultures, microdissection of Daphnia organs, nucleic acid extraction, purification, ICP-ES sample preparation, arsenic and growth media preparation, data analyses associated with RNA sequencing and image processing for emission microscope samples).
- Supervise and train undergraduate students conducting research on the associated projects that are directly or indirectly related to the generational arsenic project.
- Maintain the cell culture laboratory, grow and split mammalian cell lines, conduct cellular assays such as ROS and LDH assays, immunostaining, and light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy.
- Inventory and order supplies, coordinate care for invertebrate animals (Daphnia) used in the research, prepare and deliver presentations, disseminating results to the broader scientific community, and some travel is required to Dartmouth College and University of New Hampshire for use of equipment not available at KSC.
Compensation Pay Range: $40,020.00 – $71,130.00. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.
Keene State College presents an excellent Research Associate Job opportunity for qualified candidates to engage in significant research on arsenic toxicity. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure their chance to be part of this impactful project.
