Research Assistant- Wu Lab

Mercury Marketing Resources, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Masonic Medical Research Institute is looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our lab focused on heart disease research utilizing multi-omics techniques. The successful candidate will assist in daily lab operations, conduct experiments, and collaborate with team members.

Qualifications include a recent degree in biological sciences and proficiency in molecular biology techniques. We value our staff through career development programs, generous paid time off, and a strong culture of support.

Qualifications

• Recent degree in biological sciences or related fields.
• Proficient in molecular biology techniques including PCR and western blotting.
• Experience handling laboratory mice is preferred.
• Willingness to develop new technical workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily lab operations, including reagent preparation and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct experiments under supervision, including molecular biology techniques.
• Assist in interpreting results and preparing publications.
• Collaborate with lab members and contribute ideas to research projects.

Skills

Proficiency in PCR techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture skills

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biological sciences

Tools

Molecular biology lab equipment

Job description

Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all humankind. The Institute’s primary mission is to conduct high quality basic biomedical and clinical research aimed at generating knowledge and information necessary for understanding molecular mechanisms of disease and development of medical cures and treatments of tomorrow.

The Wu laboratory at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join a research program aiming to understand transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation in heart disease. Our lab combines mouse genetics with cutting-edge multi-omics techniques to map out the intricate cardiac gene regulation network orchestrated by transcription factors and RNA-binding proteins. Through these studies, we aim to define the molecular mechanisms underlying congenital and acquired heart diseases, including left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC), and to identify new therapeutic strategies for improving cardiovascular health.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the lab, including preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and mouse colony maintenance.
• Conduct experiments under the supervision of senior researchers, including molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and animal studies.
• Assist in interpreting experimental results and preparing for publication.
• Work collaboratively with other lab members, contributing ideas and expertise to ongoing research projects.

Requirements

• A recent bachelor’s or master’s degree in biological sciences or related fields.
• Proficiency in basic molecular and cell biology techniques, including PCR, western blotting, and cell culture.
• Prior experience in handling laboratory mice is preferred.
• Willingness to develop new technical and analytical workflows to address scientific questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

This position will be supervised by both the principal investigator and his post-doctoral fellows, and there will be opportunities for the scope of this position to expand beyond the roles listed above.

Why Choose MMRI?

Our Culture - We uphold a standard of excellence and integrity is at the heart of what we do. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to make them feel appreciated and valued!

Company Stability & Growth - MMRI was founded in 1958 and our continued success has led us to significantly expand our team!

Commitment to Personal Growth - We offer career development programs to enhance your MMRI career!

Health & Wellness - We provide work/life balance, along with a generous amount of paid time off and 7 paid holidays.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent benefit package including 403(b) plan with a company match.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• And more!

Masonic Medical Research Institute is an equal employment opportunity.