Research Assistant | Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology

The Rockefeller University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockefeller University seeks a Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology. This role involves conducting tumor studies using novel antibody treatments on humanized animal models, along with protein production and purification, requiring a Bachelor's degree and laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture is required.
• Experience working with in vivo animal models is preferred.
• Organized and willing to work with different laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tumor challenge studies in an animal model.
• Perform protein production and purification.
• Conduct in vitro cell culture assays.
• Characterize post-mortem tissue samples.

Skills

Cell culture

Protein production and purification

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology is focused on dissecting the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing the generation of antibody specificity and the translation of that specificity into cellular responses. Our work seeks to identify the genetic components that initiate B cell activation upon antigenic challenge,the controls that maintain tolerance both centrally and in the periphery,and the mechanisms that govern the coupling of antibody specificity to effector cell response.
Overview

The Research Assistant in this position will conduct in vivo tumor challenge studies using a novel antibody therapeutic treatment on a humanized animal model specific for this antibody.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following:

• Tumor challenge studies in an animal model
• Protein production and purification
• In vitro cell culture assays
• Characterization of post-mortem tissue samples from tumor studies

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree is required. The candidate must have previous experience with cell culture, be willing to work with animal models, and be well organized.

Previous laboratory experience working with in vivo animal models, protein production and purification (specifically antibodies), as well as mastery in cell culture techniques, is preferred.

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Range: Max

USD $55,000.00/Yr.