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 in New York, NY, seeks a Research Assistant to support the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology. You will design, express, and purify recombinant proteins; conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments; analyze data; and help manage animal colonies.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in science, ability to work on a team, strong time management, and commitment to delivering results in a dynamic research environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science.
• Willing to work with in vivo animal models (mice).
• Ability to work as part of a team and conduct experiments in a diligent manner.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deliverables and deadlines.
• Educational background and prior laboratory experience in immunology or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Designing, expressing, and purifying recombinant proteins
• Designing and conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments
• Analyzing and managing experimental data
• Maintaining and screening of animal colonies
• Performing related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

Skills

In vivo animal work

Teamwork

Time management

Deliverables-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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 will support research conducted at the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology, working on projects that aim to develop and characterize the activity of engineered anti-inflammatory therapeutics, evaluating them in animal models of autoimmunity and chronic inflammatory diseases, as well as in projects related to immune responses to infection and vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Designing, expressing, and purifying recombinant proteins
• Designing and conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments
• Analyzing and managing experimental data
• Maintaining and screening of animal colonies
• Performing related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in science
• Willing to work with in vivo animal models (mice)
• Ability to work as part of a team and conduct experiments in a diligent manner
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Abiility to meet deliverables and deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational background and prior laboratory experience in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related discipline

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

Compensation Range: Min

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $55,000.00/Yr.