Research Technician Position Available
The newly minted Levine Lab (www.levinelab.io) in the Department of Biology and the University of
Pennsylvania is seeking to hire a research technician and/or lab manager. The lab group investigates the
causes and functional consequences of rapid evolution at proteins that package DNA. Using primarily
Drosophila melanogaster as a model system, we integrate evolutionary genetics, genomics, and cell biology
to learn about chromatin biology and epigenetics. The successful applicant will help set up this new lab while
working closely with the PI on several exciting projects. The position will start late August 2015.
Responsibilities
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Drosophila maintenance, dissection, crossing, and screening
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Molecular biology including DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, cloning, Western Blotting,
immunofluorescence, cell transfection and staining
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Lab organization, maintenance, and purchasing
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Participation in group meetings and planning sessions
Essential Qualifications/Skills
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Bachelors degree in biology or related field
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At least two years experience in a research laboratory executing molecular biology protocols,
including PCR, cloning, Western blotting
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Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
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Meticulous lab notebook keeping
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Excellent communication skills
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Enthusiasm for evolutionary biology and/or genetics
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
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Previous experience rearing Drosophila
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Exposure to confocal microscopy
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Comfort at the command line
To Apply:
Please apply online at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/11498 and send to m.levine AT sas.upenn.edu as a
single pdf the following:
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Cover letter stating interest in the position and describing qualifications (please address list of
“essential qualifications” listed above)
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CV
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E-mail addresses of three references