Research Assistant I - Griffin Lab
Core
Support studies on nuclear receptor signaling and innate/adaptive immune responses through primary cell culture, immune stimulation assays, and gene expression analysis.
Role type
Research Assistant I (Immunology/Molecular Biology)
Builds
Research data and figures for academic studies
Domain
Academic research, Immunology, Molecular Biology
Deliverable
research
Required skills
primary cell culture, aseptic technique, RT-qPCR, RNA/DNA extraction, western blot, plasmid transfection, lab notebook management, data analysis
Preferred skills
flow cytometry, immune cell isolation, RNA-seq sample preparation, bioinformatics basics
Technologies
RT-qPCR, RNA-seq, CUT&RUN, western blot
Responsibilities
Isolate, culture, and maintain primary cells; Perform immune stimulation assays; Quantify target gene expression changes; Maintain cell lines and perform routine molecular biology; Assist with data analysis and figure preparation; Manage lab inventory and equipment; Assist with animal procedures
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC