Research Staff Assistant

Position Summary

The conducts research to define the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal homeostasis. The Barnhart Lab is an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion in science.

The Research Staff Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator. The incumbent will use Drosophila genetics, in vivo microscopy, and quantitative image analysis to study mitochondrial homeostasis in neurons in vivo.

This is a full-time position subject to grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and generates Drosophila stocks, including making Drosophila food.
• Assists in performing dissections, staining, and imaging adult Drosophila brains by confocal microscopy.
• Assists with general lab maintenance, including ordering and receiving reagents, making lab stock solutions (e.g. sugar salt saline for in vivo imaging of Drosophila), and managing chemical inventory and safety records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications