Research Assistant III Lab
Core
Construct high-quality nascent RNA libraries for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), optimize library construction methods, and analyze sequencing data to reveal direct targets of gene regulation and regulatory elements.
Role type
Senior IC research scientist (nascent transcriptomics)
Builds
High-quality NGS libraries and analyzed data packages for the general research community
Domain
Biomedical research / Molecular biology / Genomics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
NGS library construction, molecular cloning techniques, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, mammalian tissue culture, aseptic technique, Linux command line, shell scripting, R, bioinformatics for NGS data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with RNA-seq and ChIP-seq, protocol optimization, independent experiment design
Technologies
NGS, qPCR, TapeStation, Linux, R, shell scripts
Responsibilities
Receive and perform quality control on cells and materials; Construct NGS libraries according to established protocols; Perform QC on constructed libraries and submit for sequencing; Analyze users' data following established pipelines; Maintain detailed records of samples and experiments; Devise and execute experiments to test protocol improvements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
