Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist the professor and lab members with ongoing research activities. This position is responsible for maintaining a large mouse colony, including weaning, genotyping, and record keeping. Additional duties include supporting mouse experiments through procedures, health monitoring, and necropsy, as well as assisting in the evaluation of experimental results using techniques such as qPCR, western blotting, and tissue staining and image analysis.

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About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• BS degree
• A minimum of 0.5 years of experience in the areas of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology or a related field.

Skills needed:

• Prior experience with rodents is required, with a preference for applicants with mouse experience specifically.
• Ability to conduct independent research with clear instruction.
• Experience with basic molecular techniques like DNA extraction, PCR or cell culture.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Over-time)
Retirement Eligibility:  Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Waiting Plan
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S040
Job Code #20003400
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

EA / EO:
Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.