University facilities that support research efforts include electron microscopes, flow cytometer and fluorescent activated cell sorter, confocal microscopes, DNA, RNA and protein sequencing and syntheses labs, a mass spectrometer lab, and facilities for genomics, preoteomics, and transgenic animal research. Essential job duties vary depending on the hiring laboratory and research program, but may include: Conducting Primary Research: Executing independent or directed research projects, including designing experiments, acquiring accurate data, and analyzing results.