The successful candidate will providemolecular biology and insectary support to research projectsperforming functional genetics in mosquitoes particularly towardsthe study of insecticide resistance. Your role will involvesupporting researchers in the group by using molecular biologyCRISPR genome editing and general genetic manipulation techniquesto characterise and manipulate the mosquitogenome.
Key responsibilities (butnot limitedto):
* Prepareand maintain adequate laboratory records of methods sample detailsand results
* Provide an efficient and effectivetechnical service to research teams
* Undertakegeneral plasmid cloning and screeningprocedures
* Perform basic bioinformatic analysisand plasmid and primer design
* Inject mosquitoembryos with DNA constructs
* Assist in thedesign of guide RNAs for CRISPRbased genomeediting
* Assist with the rearing of uninfectedmosquito colonies in the insectaries
* Contributeto the development of standard operating procedures and riskassessments
* Collate and assess data using excelprism and other appropriate software
The ideal candidate will haveexcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as anintegral and flexible member of fastpaced multidisciplinaryresearch team. Ideally we are seeking a candidate that candemonstrate on their CV and application a combination of thebelow:
* BSc in BiologicalScience or science related subject (or equivalentexperience)
* Good knowledge of generalprinciples of molecular biology
* Hands onexperience of DNA cloning and general molecular biologytechniques
* Relevant experience of workingwithin a research laboratory experience of standard laboratoryprotocols
* Ability to implement and adaptbiological techniques or protocols
* Experienceof conducting scientificexperiments
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