Research Assistant | Laboratory of Virology and Infectious Disease

Rockefeller University • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Laboratory of Virology and Infectious Disease is dedicated to understanding virus and RNA replication mechanisms, studying innate immune responses, employing high-throughput, low-biased approaches to uncover new biology, and developing cell culture-based methodologies to support these research efforts. We are searching for a Research Assistant to join a team that is developing methods to study the replication of endogenous retroelements and understand their impact on innate immunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Must be detail-oriented and focused, inherently motivated, and able to work as part of a team in a mentored atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques is preferred starting the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine molecular biology experiments, including PCR, cloning, RNA/DNA extractions, and in vitro transcription of RNA constructs.
• Perform biochemical and functional assays: cell culture, transfection, cell fractionation, flow cytometry, immunoprecipitation, CRISPR-Cas9 editing, SDS-PAGE, western blot, qPCR, and luminiscence-based reporter assays.
• Prepare next-generation sequencing libraries and conduct computational analysis and visualize results.
• Actively communicating results, sharing ideas, and discussing research methodologies.

What This Job Offers

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