Research Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with bioinformatics and processing genomics datasets, including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq.
• Experience with python, R, and using a high-performance computing cluster for data analysis.
• Experience in developing and coding novel tools.
• Experience in developing Shiny apps and dashboards.
• Understanding of the principles of evolutionary genomics/genetics and the ability to apply this knowledge to the investigation of gene regulation mechanisms.
• Organized, task-oriented, good record keeper.
• Basic knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for molecular biology and animal research.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing and implementing bioinformatics protocols and tools.
• Understands and can articulate strengths and weaknesses of genomics data processing methods to scientists with different skill levels.
• Perform research characterizing evolutionary structural variation.
• Perform research associated with genome regulation.
• Interacts with students and other laboratory staff and trains them with the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• health
• retirement
• paid time off