Epigenetics Research Associate: Cancer & Chromatin Biology

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago seeks a Research Associate to conduct laboratory research on chromatin regulation, epigenetics, and cancer biology, supporting molecular mechanism studies and therapeutic strategies. Responsibilities include cell culture, molecular biology, biochemical assays, data analysis, and preparing figures for manuscripts and grant applications.

The role requires hands-on lab experience and the ability to work with a team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field; OR at least three years of relevant laboratory research experience.
• Hands-on research experience in mammalian tissue culture, basic molecular biology, and biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and troubleshoot molecular biology and biochemical experiments, including nucleic acid isolation, PCR, cloning, protein extraction, immunoblotting, and functional assays.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and conduct cell-based experiments, including genetic perturbation, drug treatment, and proliferation or viability assays.
• Support preclinical therapeutic studies, including compound screening, dose-response testing, and evaluation of drug mechanisms.
• Prepare and process samples for sequencing-based studies, such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and CUT&RUN; analyze data and prepare figures for reports.
• Coordinate day-to-day research activities, maintain reagents and equipment, and train laboratory members; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Experiment design

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or related field

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Immunoblotting

RNA-seq

ChIP-seq

CUT&RUN

Job description

Northwestern University in Chicago seeks a Research Associate to conduct laboratory research on chromatin regulation, epigenetics, and cancer biology, supporting molecular mechanism studies and therapeutic strategies. Responsibilities include cell culture, molecular biology, biochemical assays, data analysis, and preparing figures for manuscripts and grant applications.

The role requires hands-on lab experience and the ability to work with a team.