POSITION OBJECTIVE

　　Working under limited supervision, coordinate research work in medical and related technical areas. The Research Assistant 3 will support hearing and balance research using the zebrafish and mice model systems. The responsibilities include day-to-day operations of the zebrafish and mice facility and caring for the animals, which includes but not limited to zebrafish husbandry, genotyping and feeding of zebrafish/mice. The research assistant will also support research publicizations and grants. Supervise and train students in lab techniques. This position will work with animals.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

　　Coordinate laboratory/ research activities. Conduct basic operations of the zebrafish facility; Keep track of and care for 10,000 laboratory zebrafish; Carry out complex research genetic breeding schemes; Participate in cleaning zebrafish facility; Breeding zebrafish stocks; Maintain zebrafish lab and equipment maintain fish database, ordering, participate in feeding and cleaning, etc. Organize zebrafish lab; Maintain fish database. (30%) Work closely with the principal investigator. Serve as a liaison between zebrafish facility and other labs. (7%)  Carry out complex research assignments of a non-routine nature. Participate in the generation of knockout and transgenic zebrafish using cutting edge techniques by use of microinjection; use confocal microscope; maybe perform electrophysiology. (30%)  Devise new protocols and techniques for research projects involving a high degree of skill and training. Perform in situ hybridization; Contribute to research projects by performing experiments and adding ideas. (7%)  Evaluate adequacy of techniques; study and test new procedures and analyzes data. This includes analyzing confocal and hearing test data. (6%) May supervise students and technicians. This will include zebrafish and molecular biology training. (7%) May co-author research projects on hearing, deafness, and balance research. (6%)May monitor the laboratory budget. Monitor the laboratory budget and help with ordering material for the lab and fish facility. (6%) 

　　NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Perform other duties as assigned which includes but are not limited to keep track of zebrafish bill to other labs; respond to phone calls; respond to fish facility emergencies at all times (coordinated with other students and technicians.; Feed fish and do experiments on weekend when necessary. (1%) 

　　CONTACTS 

　　Department: Daily contact with supervisor to discuss research and maintain workflow. Frequent contact with the principal investigator and other departmental members and members of other departments.

　　University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information. Regular contact with facility users including principal investigators and research staff; contact with the Animal Resource Center as needed. 

　　External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information. Regular contact with supply vendors

　　Students: Frequent contact with students working in the lab and facility. Contact with student employees to exchange information.

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

　　May supervise students and technicians.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience: 3 to 5 years of related experience required; molecular biology, mouse or zebrafish experience preferred.

　　Education: Bachelor of Science degree required. 

　　REQUIRED SKILLS  

　　Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Molecular biology or zebrafish knowledge is important.

　　Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

　　Ability to operate laboratory equipment, specifically work with zebrafish facility equipment.

　　Ability to meet consistent attend