"Research Assistant - Genetics"

Position Summary

We are funded to pursue development of AntiSense Oligonucleotides(ASOs) for treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. We are looking for an experienced molecular biologist, with comfort working in cell lines and measures of RNA and protein, including RT-qPCR and reporter assays. The role will be to help design and screen various ASOs targeting a variety of genes affiliated with autism and intellectual disability. We are looking for someone willing to deeply understand the project, function fairly independently yet efficiently to screen many ASOs with robust and reliable approaches.

Good communication skills, ability to organize experiments well to optimize productivity, and excellent record keeping are essential. Comfort with mouse models is a plus, as we may screen eventually in mice. Likewise, experience with IPSC derived neurons is helpful, as is experience with primer design, genome browsers, etc.

Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Detailed Reports, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research, Software Program

Grade

R07-H

Salary Range

$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly