Summary:
There are two major tasks for this position. 
(1) To conduct experiments to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of intestinal regeneration and tumor formation using Drosophila as a model. 
(2) To prepare fly food for Drosophila genetic experiments and Drosophila stock maintenance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
70% Conduct Experiments: These experiments may contain different aspects of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and genetics 
25% Fly Food Cooking: Preparing fly food for the Drosophila lab community 
5% Maintain Fly Stocks: Assist in maintaining fly stocks

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS or combination or related education and work experience to equal four years. 
More than one-year experience in a molecular biology research laboratory. Course work in chemistry, biology, and molecular biology completed with good performance. Course work in any computational biology-related subjects. Skills in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Willingness in learning bioinformatics.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in genetic research using model organisms, such as Drosophila and C. elegans. Willingness in learning purchasing and University system functions.

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