Research Assistant Grade II/III
About The Position
As the Research Assistant (RA Grade I–III), you will play a key role in supporting advanced cell culture and organoid-based research within NGNRI’s Cell Culture and Organoid Facility. This position is open to candidates at varying experience levels, with responsibilities tailored accordingly. The successful candidate will begin with hands-on training in a Henry Ford Health laboratory, gaining experience in stem cell culture, organoid systems, and experimental workflows. You will then transition to NGNRI to help establish and operate its in-house organoid platform. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact research, supporting the delivery of robust, reproducible experimental systems that drive discovery and therapeutic development.
Requirements
- High integrity and commitment to rigorous scientific standards
- Eager to learn and develop new technical skills
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Adaptable and responsive to feedback
- Motivated by contributing to meaningful biomedical research
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to reproducibility
- Maintain excellent organization and meticulous documentation of experimental procedures and results
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English communication
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 1–3+ years of relevant laboratory experience (RA Grade II)
- Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (RA Grade II)
- Familiarity with sterile technique and basic cell-based assays (RA Grade II)
- Ability to execute experiments with moderate independence (RA Grade II)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 3–5+ years of relevant experience (RA Grade III)
- Proven experience with stem cell culture, organoids, or complex in vitro systems (RA Grade III)
- Ability to troubleshoot experiments and optimize protocols (RA Grade III)
- Demonstrated capability to work independently and support junior staff (RA Grade III)
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and advanced mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of primary cells, stem cells, and derived cell types
- Support generation, maintenance, and characterization of organoids and related 3D culture systems
- Execute experimental protocols under supervision, including differentiation, treatment, and assay workflows
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in accordance with NGNRI standards
- Assist in optimization and standardization of protocols to improve reproducibility and scalability
- Prepare reagents, media, and materials required for experiments
- Perform basic quality control procedures (e.g., cell viability, contamination monitoring, morphological assessment)
- Support implementation of laboratory organization, inventory management, and equipment maintenance
- Collaborate with other platform teams (e.g., screening, genome engineering) as needed
- Adhere to all biosafety, regulatory, and ethical guidelines
- Participate in structured, hands-on training in organoid and stem cell methodologies
- Learn and apply best practices in experimental design, execution, and documentation
- Work closely with HFH scientists and staff to gain proficiency in relevant technologies
- Demonstrate progressive independence and technical competency over the training period
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
