Research Assistant II - Immunology Lab (Neonatal Sepsis)

Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Winter recess

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Research Assistant 2 to support a neonatal immunology project examining how early-life stressors affect immune responses. The role involves animal handling (mice and rats), molecular biology, and data analysis under IACUC and IRB guidelines.

The candidate will plan and execute experiments, manage inventory, and assist in training undergraduates. A Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years’ related experience or an Associate’s with 2–4 years is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of related experience or an Associate's degree with 2–4 years experience.
• Knowledge of wet lab techniques and bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry and/or sequencing analysis.
• Ability to follow instructions and operate laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to support the project from start to finish using animal handling and molecular techniques.
• Plan and carry out experiments with the PI, including data gathering for future studies.
• Collect and analyze data from instruments and servers, with timely uploading to lab drives.
• Assist in developing improved techniques and data analysis methods.
• Oversee inventory, order supplies, maintain lab equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Train undergraduates and supervise students in lab procedures and schedules.

Skills

Wet lab techniques

Bioinformatics

Flow cytometry

Sequencing analysis

Molecular biology techniques

PCR

Western blotting

Cell culture

Lab notebook maintenance

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1–3 years experience

Associate's degree in biotechnology + 2–4 years experience

Tools

Flow Cytometer

PCR machine

Western blot apparatus

Job description

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Research Assistant 2 to support a neonatal immunology project examining how early-life stressors affect immune responses. The role involves animal handling (mice and rats), molecular biology, and data analysis under IACUC and IRB guidelines.

The candidate will plan and execute experiments, manage inventory, and assist in training undergraduates. A Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years’ related experience or an Associate’s with 2–4 years is