Research Assistant - van Opijnen and Rakoff-Nahoum labs

Research Assistant I - van Opijnen and Rakoff-Nahoum Labs

Position Summary:

The van Opijnen and Rakoff-Nahoum labs are seeking a Research Assistant for a minimum of 2 years. The position is ideal for postbacs applying to graduate/medical school in the near future. The position would involve molecular biology, DNA/RNA extraction/purification, library prep and next generation sequencing for bacterial genomics, metagenomics, bacterial and host RNASeq, metatranscriptomics and single cell RNASeq.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy
• Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor
• Performs the following techniques typically required for the lab:
• Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed
• Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner
• Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures
• Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents
• Processes orders for supplies

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree is required