This position is responsible for the day to day research activities within the research program, funded from an NIH grant for duration of three years. Responsibilities include:

• Lab duties including using cloning and molecular biology techniques
• Preparing DNA and RNA samples, PCR and RT-PCR
• Analyzing RNA expression in zebrafish embryos using in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry
• Maintaining zebrafish stocks and the laboratory
• Placing order for reagents
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks
• Assisting with training of students and new personnel in the laboratory

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                        

• Must have Bachelor’s in relevant discipline or equivalent
• Prefer Master’s or Ph. D.
• Must have working knowledge of laboratory techniques and instrumentation
• Prefer practical experience with the zebrafish system

Send application to: UTC Office of Human Resources, Dept 3603, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403