The purpose of the Research Assistant position is to drive infectious disease genetic research in the Bailey Lab by performing integrative laboratory work primarily related to high-throughput genomics and sequencing of humans and pathogens.
The Research Assistant will perform standard molecular biology assays including sample preparation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) as well as preparation of high-throughput sequencing libraries and high-throughput next generation short and long-read sequencing as well as basic qualitative and quantitative analysis of the results. This position will also provide assistance to other lab members on various research projects as well as researchers from around the world as part of a larger scientific team.
This is a fixed term position with a current end date of two years from date of hire which may be extended based upon available funding.
Job Qualifications - Grade 7
Education
Required: B.S. or B.A. in Biology or related field (relevant course work and strong interest related to infectious disease bioinformatics, and/or genetics and genomics preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Undergraduate research experience in a lab setting preferred
Experience with next generation sequencing (particularly illumine sequencing) preferred
Familiarity with Linus-based systems and programming experience preferred
Job Competencies
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers
Ability to be organized and productive
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Excellent record keeping and quantitative skills
Criminal background and education check required
Job Qualifications - Grade 8
Education
Required: B.S. or B.A. in Biology or related field
Required: 1-2 years post-graduate experience (relevant course work and strong interest related to infectious disease bioinformatics, and/or genetics and genomics is a plus)
Experience with next generation sequencing (particularly Illumina or ONT Nanopore sequencing) is a plus
Familiarity with Linux-based systems and programming experience is a plus
And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Competencies
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally with co-workers, faculty and staff
Ability to be organized and productive
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Excellent record keeping and quantitative skills
Under supervision, the Research Assistant will be required to travel overseas 1-2 times a year to Africa in support of research projects, for 2-3 weeks at a time with recommended vaccines and malaria prophylaxis per medical guidance
Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
Criminal background and education check required
Benefits of Working at Brown:
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Recruiting Start Date:
2024-07-18
Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Grade:
Grade 7
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
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