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<div><div>The Findlay Lab at the College of the Holy Cross seeks a Lab Manager/Staff Scientist (at the PhD level) to help lead a three-year, NSF-funded project on the function and evolution of proteins involved in sperm development and fertilization across <i>Drosophila </i>species. The main responsibilities of this position include conducting original research, maintaining a well-functioning lab, and training and mentoring undergraduate researchers during the academic year and the College&rsquo;s summer research program.</div><div>
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The Lab Manager/Staff Scientist is responsible for:</div><ul><li>
managing the lab on a daily basis</li><li>
working independently on a research project that is expected to produce a peer-reviewed publication with the employee as a lead author</li><li>
assisting in the training and supervision of undergraduate researchers, often as the primary point of contact for these students (6-9 during the academic year, 2-4 in the summer)</li><li>
drafting and editing manuscripts and/or text needed for grant applications and progress reports, in collaboration with the PI</li><li>
constructing transgenic fly lines through molecular cloning and fly crossing</li><li>
maintaining all lab fly stocks</li><li>
monitoring, aliquoting and ordering lab reagents</li><li>
developing and/or refining existing and new experimental procedures, and producing written protocols that are accessible to undergraduate researchers</li><li>
complying with lab safety regulations and interacting with the college&rsquo;s lab safety staff</li><li>
modeling and implementing appropriate data management practices</li><li>
working with international collaborators to manage joint projects</li><li>
assisting, on occasion, in the preparation of materials for teaching laboratories or outreach demonstrations</li><li>
preparation of media and reagents and maintenance of a well-organized, orderly lab</li><li>
contributing to the preparation of research publications and presentations</li></ul><div>
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Required qualifications:</div><ul><li>
A PhD in genetics, cell/molecular/developmental biology, functional evolutionary biology, or a related field (post-PhD experience is preferable); applicants with MS degrees and additional work experience will also be considered</li><li>
Experience with the husbandry and genetics of <i>Drosophila melanogaster </i>fruit flies</li><li>
Experience with molecular cloning and producing transgenic flies</li><li>
Experience with immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy</li><li>
Strong skills in data analysis and oral and written communication</li><li>
Ability to teach and mentor undergraduates in a lab setting</li></ul><div>
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Beneficial qualifications:</div><ul><li>
Experience working with other <i>Drosophila </i>species, particularly <i>D. ananassae </i>and/or <i>D. virilis</i></li><li>
Experience with CRISPR-mediated genome editing</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
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The Lab Manager/Staff Scientist position is a three-year, full-time appointment with benefits, <i>pending continuation of funding.</i></div><div>
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The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The salary for this position ranges from $62,000 (aligned with the NIH pay scale for a PhD with no additional experience) to $69,000 (for candidates with several years of postdoctoral experience; this is the maximum amount budgeted in the grant), with potential for annual increases. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:</div><div>
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10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)</li><li>
Tuition &amp; Education benefits</li><li>
Wellness programs &amp; ongoing Training and Development opportunities</li><li>
Generous paid time off</li></ul><div>
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits</div><div><br>
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:</div><div>
Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications coupled with how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission). Also please provide a CV and the names and contact information for 2 or 3 references who can speak to your qualifications.</div><div>
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For questions, please email Prof. Geoff Findlay (gfindlay@holycross.edu).</div><div>
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.<br>
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The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.<br>
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The College also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. To request an accommodation, please email at hr@holycross.edu, or call 508-793-3391</div></div><div></div>

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