Job ID | 27516 | Type | Regular Full-Time | Location | US-WA-Seattle | Category | Laboratory Research Sciences |
The Rajan laboratory in the Basic Sciences Division at Fred Hutch uses multidisciplinary approaches to study dysfunctions in fat to brain communication underlies obesity. Our goal is to understand how fat communicates nutrient status to the brain, and how chronic nutrient surplus disrupts this communication. Examining this complex question in a simple model system, such as the fruit fly, will provide fundamental insights that can be leveraged to tackle obesity.
This is an ideal position for a recent graduate who wants to gain an intense research experience before pursuing graduate and/or medical school. The benefits of this position from a career development standpoint would include mentoring and preparation for successful application to a top-tier graduate school or MD PhD program.
Additional information about the research in the Rajan lab can be found at: http://akhilalab.org
Cover letters are highly encouraged explaining your interested in the Rajan Lab.
The Research Technician will primarily carry out an independent research project in a under direct supervision of a staff scientist that involves using in vitro cell culture systems including human primary cells, imaging, ELISA, biochemistry (western blots, immunoprecipitation) and molecular biology (cloning, PCR).
Other responsibilities include general lab maintenance (ordering, caring for Drosophila flies, fly media preparation), and other duties as needed.