Research Assistant II: Genomics Data & Lab Ops

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville's Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics is seeking a Research Assistant II to support an NIH project examining diet and environmental toxin exposures in liver injury models. The role requires proficiency in R and Python, PCR, tissue culture, western blotting, confocal microscopy, and RNA-seq data analysis.

You will work with the Principal Investigator and team on operations, quality control, data management, and developing or updating SOPs to advance the

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field with 1+ year relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with R and Python programming, PCR, tissue culture, and western blotting.
• Experience with confocal microscopy and RNA-seq data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI and team on NIH project operations and quality control.
• Support lab members and collaborators in research.
• Keep detailed records and manage database workflows.
• Collaborate to establish and modify standard operating procedures.

Skills

R programming

Python programming

PCR

Tissue culture

Western blotting

Confocal microscopy

RNA-seq analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Genomic Medicine or related field

Job description

University of Louisville's Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics is seeking a Research Assistant II to support an NIH project examining diet and environmental toxin exposures in liver injury models. The role requires proficiency in R and Python, PCR, tissue culture, western blotting, confocal microscopy, and RNA-seq data analysis.

You will work with the Principal Investigator and team on operations, quality control, data management, and developing or updating SOPs to advance the