Student Research Assistant

Work Schedule

20 hours/week with flexible schedule, Monday – Friday, some weekends when available

Program Description

These positions are within Dr. Stephen Ekker’s research laboratory.  Dr. Ekker’s research lab utilizes the non-mammalian vertebrate model organism, the zebrafish (Danio rerio).  Through the use of transposon-based technologies, mutations are introduced into the zebrafish and can be identified by a fluorescent tag expressed in proteins.  For this program, students would participate on a team project in the screening, propagation, and cataloging of new transgenic zebrafish lines.  Work in this program is a team setting.  Through this program, students will gain experience in zebrafish husbandry, immunofluorescent microscopy, genetics, and molecular biology.

Experience/Education Requirements

Applicants should have performed well in first year undergraduate scientific coursework.  Additional coursework or experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics will significantly bolster the application. We are seeking candidates pursing a degree in biological sciences and interested in gaining experience in research laboratory.  Students will receive their training in the lab.

Job Duties

• Microscopy/Imaging:  Screen for and photograph transgenic zebrafish lines using an immunofluorescent microscope.
• Data Management:  Photographs of transgenic zebrafish are catalogued in zfishbook.org.
• Zebrafish husbandry/propagation:  Maintain and propagate transgenic zebrafish lines.

Requisition  #174114