ASD Research Assistant II — RNA-Seq & Organoid Studies

Michigan State University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Campbell lab investigates autism spectrum disorder using human cerebral organoids to model early brain development. The team performs extensive RNA sequencing on organoids and validates bioinformatics pipelines, guiding potential therapeutics.

The role requires a four-year degree in a related science, 3–5 years of lab leadership, and expertise in RNA extractions and NGS analyses. Limited-term, on-site position within the lab.

Qualifications

• The position requires a four-year college degree in a related science field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible lab operations experience.
• Expertise in RNA extractions, NGS data generation and analysis, and pipeline validation.
• May require licensing or certification in the field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research projects and laboratory operations.
• Design and implement experiments in ASD-related organoid research.
• Coordinate data generation and bioinformatics analyses using standard pipelines.

Skills

RNA extractions

NGS data generation

Bioinformatics

Research project oversight

Laboratory operations

Analytical techniques

Experimental design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience

Tools

NGS instruments

RNA extraction kits

Job description

Michigan State University’s Campbell lab investigates autism spectrum disorder using human cerebral organoids to model early brain development. The team performs extensive RNA sequencing on organoids and validates bioinformatics pipelines, guiding potential therapeutics.

The role requires a four-year degree in a related science, 3–5 years of lab leadership, and expertise in RNA extractions and NGS analyses. Limited-term, on-site position within the lab.