Research Specialist A/B (Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics)

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Research Specialist A/B (Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics)

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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist A/B (Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics)

Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary
Tvardovskiy Lab is seeking a highly motivated and well-organized individual with a strong interest in mass spectrometry and/or epigenetic research, and a long-term goal of pursuing a career in science. The research specialist will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other lab members on projects at the intersection of chromatin biology and proteomics.

Job Responsibilities

• Bacterial and eukaryotic cell culture
• Protein expression, extraction and purification; Western blot analysis
• Subcellular fractionation, including nuclei isolation from human and animal tissue samples
• Sample preparation for mass spectrometry and next-generation sequencing
• Analysis of proteomics and genomics data, including statistical evaluation and data visualization, using R or Python
• Attend and present results at lab meetings, departmental and institute seminars, and workshops
• Order reagents and supplies, maintain lab equipment, and manage documentation for projects as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Research Specialist A: Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Research Specialist B: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.