Limited-Term Research Assistant II — ASD Organoids & NGS

Michigan State University College of Engineering; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering’s Campbell lab is recruiting for a research position focusing on autism spectrum disorder using human cerebral organoids. The role involves leading RNA extraction, NGS data generation and analysis, and validating bioinformatics pipelines within a funded one-year project.

The candidate will apply advanced laboratory techniques, oversee experiments, and manage equipment and data across the project, contributing to mechanistic insights and potential

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Data Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience overseeing research projects and managing lab operations.
• Expertise in RNA extractions, NGS data generation/analysis, and validating NGS pipelines.

Skills

RNA extractions

NGS data analysis

Bioinformatics pipelines

Lab management

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NGS analysis software

Bioinformatics pipelines

Job description

Michigan State University College of Engineering’s Campbell lab is recruiting for a research position focusing on autism spectrum disorder using human cerebral organoids. The role involves leading RNA extraction, NGS data generation and analysis, and validating bioinformatics pipelines within a funded one-year project.

The candidate will apply advanced laboratory techniques, oversee experiments, and manage equipment and data across the project, contributing to mechanistic insights and potential