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The Farny lab is a dynamic and welcoming environment, where all members are encouraged to participate in the scientific process and pursue career development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and seminars.\nWe study the cellular effects of contaminant exposures such as heavy metals, organics, and plastics.\nWe also build engineered cells for sensing and remediating contaminants in the environment.\nWe utilize a broad variety of model systems, including bacteria (E. coli, P. putida, and others), cultured mammalian cells (HeLa, 293, U2OS), and C. elegans.\nWe integrate both experimental and computational approaches to address critical biological questions about the effects of contaminants on living systems.\nWPI is a selective private university dedicated to science and engineering. The Farny lab is located in WPI’s Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, a modern state-of-the-art research facility conducive to collaborative and interdisciplinary research.\nRequired Minimum Qualifications:\nA bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field.\nA minimum of two years of research experience (undergraduate research included).\nExperience with mammalian cell culture (culturing, passaging, counting, and plating).\nExperience with basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques, including agarose gel electrophoresis, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) extractions, enzymatic reactions, molecular cloning, bacterial culture and transformation, and media preparation.\nExceptional organizational and record-keeping skills.\nAbility to work collaboratively and provide training and support to students at all stages from undergraduate to PhD.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nA bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of research experience, or a master’s degree with 3+ years of research experience (undergraduate research experience included).\nExperience with the following assays and techniques:Advanced fixed-cell and live-cell fluorescence microscopy\nCell line development and gene expression (transfections, stable cell lines, CRISPR)\nGenerating samples for advanced -omics studies (RNA-seq, genome sequencing, or proteomic analysis)\nDevelopment and execution of high-throughput assays (e.g., multi-well plate assays, automated workflows, screens)\nAdvanced spectroscopy and analytical techniques (circular dichroism spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry, UV/Vis spectrometry, fluorescence spectrometry and/or HPLC/UHPLC)\n\nTo Apply:\nPlease include a cover letter, CV, and list of 3 professional references. 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