"Research Assistant | Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology"

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology is focused on dissecting the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing the generation of antibody specificity and the translation of that specificity into cellular responses. Our work seeks to identify the genetic components that initiate B cell activation upon antigenic challenge, the controls that maintain tolerance both centrally and in the periphery, and the mechanisms that govern the coupling of antibody specificity to effector cell response.

Overview

The research assistant will support research conducted at the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology, working on projects that aim to develop and characterize novel, genetically engineered mouse strains, as well as in projects evaluating the mechanisms driving antitumor activity of immuno-oncology therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Designing, expressing, and purifying recombinant proteins
• Maintaining and screening of animal colonies
• Designing and conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments
• Analyzing and managing experimental data
• Performing related duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested

Qualifications

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in science; Must be willing to work with in vivo animal models; The ability to work as part of a team and conduct experiments in a diligent manner; Excellent time management and organizational skills; The ability to meet deliverables and deadlines. An educational background and prior laboratory experience in immunology, molecular or cell biology, or a related discipline is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation Range: Min USD $50,000.00/Yr. to Max USD $55,000.00/Yr.

About The Rockefeller University

The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics. The university's 72 laboratories conduct both clinical and basic research and study a diverse range of biological and biomedical problems with the mission of improving the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity.