Overview
On Site
$30 - $48
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
Inositol polyphosphate
Prion
Laboratory Management
Job Details
Title: : Researcher
Duration: 12 months contract with possible extension
Location: Bethesda, MD
Work Details:
- Examine the inositol polyphosphate levels of cells overexpressing the Pho86 protein which we have found bypasses a need for specific inositol polyphosphate kinases. Other mutants affecting prion propagation that show interactions with the inositol polyphosphate related genes will also be examined for their levels of these compounds.
- Using the yeast knockout library, isolate mutants that increase the frequency of prions of Tup1 or Cyc8 and examine their mechanism of action.
- Laboratory Management Keep various laboratory items in stock and perform other tasks as directed.
- Seminar Attendance Attend LBG seminars and Wickner/Masison Joint Group seminars.
- Keep various laboratory items in stock, and perform other tasks as directed.
Education:
- Bachelor
Field of Study:
- Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions