Lab Manager & Research Assistant - Mitochondrial Evolutionary Genetics Of Fitness & Aging
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology DepartmentLab: Dr. David RandResponsible for the day-to-day operation of Dr. David Rand's laboratory as it pertains to his Research on molecular population genetics and evolution in Drosophila. The primary research goals are 1) genetic and phenotypic analysis of nuclear-mtDNA interactions in Drosophila genotypes, and 2) the genetic and phenotypic analyses of variation in natural populations of organisms.Responsibilities:- Management of undergraduate technicians, Drosophila cultures, equipment, supplies and purchasing- Troubleshoot and assist with fitness experiments and molecular assays, prepare samples, cultures, and supplies- Correspond with Facilities Management, administrative staff, vendors and sales representatives