Research Assistant

High Point University; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wanek School of Natural Sciences and the Department of Chemistry at High Point University invite applications for a part-time Research Assistant to support an NIH-funded project on small molecules to combat antibiotic resistance. The role may be performed remotely and requires up to 20 hours per week, assisting with planning, experiments, and data analysis.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology and at least two years on a research project, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience on a research project.
• Experience with WGCNA.

Responsibilities

• Keep organized and accurate records of all experiments and data, following good lab practices.
• Conduct bioinformatic analyses of RNA-seq data.
• Analyze scientific literature.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with supervisor.

Skills

Bioinformatics

RNA-seq analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

WGCNA

Job description

The Wanek School of Natural Sciences and the Department of Chemistry at High Point University is currently seeking a Research Assistant for an NIH-funded research project related to the development and study of small molecules to combat antibiotic resistance. This individual will help plan and execute experiments and analyze data as needed to accomplish the aims of the study. The selected candidate may perform this research remotely. This position requires up to 20 hours per week.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• They should have at least two years of experience working on a research project.
• Experience with WGCNA is required.

Responsibilities:

• Keep organized and accurate records of all experiments and data, according to guidelines for good lab practices
• Conduct bioinformatic analyses of RNA-seq data
• Analyze scientific literature
• Communicate clearly and regularly with supervisor

For more information regarding this position, please contact Heather Miller, Professor of Biochemistry, at .