Research Assistant | Laboratory of Mucusal Immunology

Rockefeller University • New York, NY

8d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated post-baccalaureate Research Assistant to join our laboratory studying adaptive immune responses at the intestinal mucosa.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, or a related field.
• Interest in immunology, mucosal biology, or cancer biology.
• This position is intended for post-baccalaureate candidates.
• Must have basic previous laboratory training in biological or biomedical research techniques.
• Willingness and ability to work with laboratory animal and biological specimens.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Accurate recordkeeping ability.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on experience working with animal models.
• Experience with immunological techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, or immunoblotting.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, RNA/DNA extraction, or cloning.
• Familiarity wiht mammalian or bacterial cell culture, including anaerobic culture techniques.
• Experience with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments using mouse models and intestinal tissues to study adaptive immune responses in the gut, applying immunological and molecular techniques such as flow cytometry, RNA sequencing preparation, cell culture, bacterial culture, ELISA, immunoblotting, and PCR-based methods.
• Maintain and manage mouse colonies, including animal handling, monitoring health and breeding, genotyping, recordkeeping, and ensuring compliance with institutional animal care and use protocols.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and document experimental data; prepare figures, summaries, and reports for lab meetings, presentations, and research discussions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized laboratory records and documentation in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.
• Prepare, aliquot, label, and maintain laboratory reagents and supplies; operate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collaborate with researchers to design and execute experiments.
• Stay up to date with relevant scientific literature.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level