Research Assistant II - Genetics
The primary purpose of this Research Assistant II position is to process blood and dissociate tissue samples and prepare them for next-generation sequencing experiments. The secondary purpose is to maintain laboratory equipment, samples and reagents.
**The hours for this position is Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm**
KEY FUNCTIONS:
* Dissociate human tissue samples and prepare them for NGS compatible experiments.
* Processes blood samples and prepares plasma DNA sequencing libraries
* Tissue sectioning: Microtome or Cryostat
* Tissue Staining – e.g. H&E stain
* Imaging techniques
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
* Prepares libraries for single cell sequencing and next-generation sequencing
libraries.
* Performs tissue and cell culture work.
* PCR, qPCR, DNA, RNA isolation and Quality Control.
* Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.
* Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
* Writes protocols and performs molecular biology experiments.
* Assists with administrative responsibilities associated with collecting human
tumor samples.
* Isolates single cells for genomic analysis
* Isolates plasma samples, PBMCs, and other samples as needed for genomic
analysis.
* Assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and the overall
organization of the lab.
* Maintains records of human samples received, data produced and their
location.
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Required: Two years experience in scientific or experimental research work.
