Research Associate I - Marine Biomedical Discovery

Overview

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) is an exciting independent research institute addressing critical challenges facing our oceans, human health, and the environment through innovative scientific research and education. GMGI is looking for a Research Associate to join our team studying the biology of exceptionally long-lived marine animals. Our goal is to translate evolutionary insights from these exceptional animals into interventions that promote human healthspan and combat age-related diseases, using zebrafish as a development platform. This position will conduct zebrafish genetics work and husbandry, testing these evolutionary targets to extend healthy functionality. This project will use modern genetic editing techniques and apply new assays to modulate and test the molecular mechanisms of aging.

This position will report to the Research Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Standard molecular biology and genetics experimental research.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the aquatic facility, including feeding, water quality, and health monitoring.
• Contribute to the generation and maintenance of transgenic zebrafish lines, including microinjection, mutant screening, and genotyping.
• Apply assays to quantify biological aging in zebrafish, including taking tissue samples, performing histology, and compound neuro-muscular functionality.
• Maintain a comprehensive electronic lab notebook.
• Contribute to grant proposals and publications, and present results at lab meetings and other venues.
• Participate in institutional fund-raising activities and community outreach activities.

Qualifications

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Benefits

GMGI's equal opportunity statement : GMGI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. GMGI is committed to supporting diversity in our workforce and classrooms and to taking action on diversity, equity, and inclusion through providing substantial training opportunities to increase our self-awareness as an organization and building a team of staff and students from uniquely different backgrounds. Please visit our website for more information : www.gmgi.org

About GMGI

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) was launched in 2013 in the belief that the ocean represents a new source of opportunity. As a not-for-profit whose ambitious mission is to "address critical challenges facing our oceans, human health and the environment through innovative scientific research and education" GMGI is demonstrating that there is vast potential in marine science discovery powered by genomics.

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