Job Summary:
The Koromila lab is looking for a part-time Lab Research Assistant to support the gene regulatory projects and maintain research supplies. The Lab Research Assistant position will entail ordering and receiving supplies, monitoring research supply stocks, using and maintaining high content imaging equipment, prepare fly media, maintain fly stocks and lab safety protocols, and performs moderate molecular biology and microscopy procedures. Training in fly genetics is preferred.
Essential Duties:
With close guidance from senior members of the lab and in accordance with guidelines set forth for a particular task, the successful candidate will perform bench level experiments and small projects that support the overall research objective of an integrative experimental and computational lab in a fast paced environment.
Job tasks will include, but are not limited to:
● Lab support: ordering and inventory of reagents and equipment
● Drosophila Genetics and Molecular biology: cloning of DNA constructs, DNA and RNA extraction
● Fluorescence in situ hybridization and microscopy: FISH on fixed samples and imaging by wide field and confocal microscopes
Careful documentation of the experimental procedures and results is essential for all these tasks. The candidate will be involved in addressing technical problems as well as summarizing and presenting the results. Training will be provided as needed.
Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in biology or related field with at least one (1) year of experience in a research laboratory (can include undergraduate research or thesis work).
Preferred Qualifications:
● Direct research experience involving molecular or developmental biology.
● Experience with fluorescence microscopy, including live and fixed embryo and/or cell imaging.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
Open Until Filled: No
Location: Arlington
About The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as ... both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
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