Research Assistant II - Neurogenomics & Brain Organoid Study

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell lab at MSU is seeking a research professional to oversee ASD organoid studies, including RNA extractions and NGS data generation. Candidates should have a four-year degree in a related field and 3–5 years of lab leadership experience.

Expertise in RNA extractions, NGS, and bioinformatics validation is essential. This is a limited-term, 1-year project with potential extension contingent on funding, working standard 8–5 hours in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in Data Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field.
• Three to five years of related research/project management experience in a lab setting.
• Ability to operate and maintain lab equipment and design experiments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research projects and laboratory operations.
• Perform RNA extractions and validate NGS bioinformatics pipelines.
• Design experiments and analyze data to advance ASD organoid research.

Skills

RNA extraction

NGS data analysis

Bioinformatics pipelines

Laboratory operations

Research design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NGS platforms

RNA extraction kits

PCR systems

Job description

The Campbell lab at MSU is seeking a research professional to oversee ASD organoid studies, including RNA extractions and NGS data generation. Candidates should have a four-year degree in a related field and 3–5 years of lab leadership experience.

Expertise in RNA extractions, NGS, and bioinformatics validation is essential. This is a limited-term, 1-year project with potential extension contingent on funding, working standard 8–5 hours in Michigan.