Primary Work Address: Yale Medical School, New Haven, CT, 06536-1812

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The lab of Dr. Richard Flavell at Yale University is seeking an experienced Research Specialist to join the team. The Flavell Lab is interested in the molecular and cellular basis of the immune response. Their research leverages transgenic and gene-targeted mice to study the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system, and how these reciprocally regulate a broad range of biological processes. More information about the lab can be found on their website: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/flavell/

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Joining the large and diverse research community at Yale including interactions with scientists at various levels on a day-to-day basis and the opportunity to attend events.
• Access to HHMI's on-demand training courses and interactive skill-building seminars taught by members of our learning and organization development team.
• Working with an international group of elite researchers, students, and visiting faculty, where everyone is equally respected and valued.
• Many opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Maintenance of breeding of gnotobiotic mice and mutant mice colonies to include intercrossing of complex genotypes involving multiple genes and/or alleles.
• Coordinating the receipt, processing, quality assurance, cryopreservation, recovery, and inventory of human fetal tissue samples and cell populations.
• Coordinating laboratory bench assignments and complex analyses, evaluating research data, and ensuring compliance with protocol and overall laboratory objectives.
• Recommending the design and implementation of procedures and protocols.
• Ensuring data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
• Preparing scientific reports and papers for research proposals and publication.
• Participating in regularly scheduled 'research in progress' meetings.
• Interacting regularly with both internal contacts and external contacts to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments.
• Preparing and amending standard operating procedures specific to this position.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field of study is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with mice in a research laboratory environment is required.
• Strong sense of self-motivation, integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to work in a diverse environment with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Passion for efficiency, operational excellence, and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Strong knowledge of computers and MS Office software.