Research Assistant

Research Assistant I page is loaded## Research Assistant Iremote type:
On Campus locations:
New Research Building 4th Floortime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
April 16, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR24431

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** Requirements
* *** Job Overview
**** Research Assistant I, Oncology/Medical Center/Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Georgetown University
** The Research Assistant will assist with small molecule quantitation assays, preparation and analysis of biological samples for mass spectrometric analysis for supporting NIH funded project to clinical and translational research with a metabolomics focus in AD. They will receive work instructions to acquire, analyze data, design, and develop mass spectrometry methodologies necessary for accurate knowledge discovery and work closely under the supervision of Drs.

Shivani Bansal and Baldev Singh in Dr. Cheema’s group for day-to-day operations.  The research assistant will assist with data consolidation and reporting on a periodic basis during the lab. meetings. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for determining assay precision and accuracy and generating raw data on LC/MS instruments, Pre and Post processing the data using algebraic and statistical calculations in Excel and R and various software’s viz.

XCMS, Metaboanalyst, and database searches of metabolomic biomarkers in METLIN, LIPIDMAPS, HMDB, MMCD, generations of technical reports. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
* Scheduling Mass spectrometry instrument operations and maintenance
* Data backup on a UIS drive
* Maintaining laboratory in compliance with safety procedures
* General laboratory upkeep that includes autoclaving
* Scheduling waste disposal, update of chemical inventory
** Work Interactions
** The Research Assistant will use advanced metabolomic tools for the preparation, acquisition and analysis of metabolomics data. They will also perform validation studies using molecular and cellular biology techniques. The Research Specialist will process and integrate high dimensional data generated using multi-omics approaches. They will work closely with the staff scientists in the laboratory and assist them with day-to-day service-related functions.
** Requirements and Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field. Works under close supervision.
* Expertise in laboratory techniques including but not limited to sample preparation, molecular and cellular biology techniques such as cell culture, western blots, ELISA, RTPCR, extracellular vesicle isolation
* Basic knowledge of mass spectrometry operations, maintenance, sample preparation, data pre and post processing
* Quantitative and qualitative statistical analyses and tests.
* Experience in post-processing analyses of mass spectrometry data.
* Good communication skills. Strong verbal and written communications skills also required and ability to multi-task
** Work Mode Designation
** This position has been designated as
** On-Campus**. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: .
** Pay Range:
** The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$20.16 - $31.30

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