Research Analyst
Core
Conducts molecular biology and genomics experiments to identify genetic causes of epilepsy and develop gene-targeted therapies using stem cell models.
Role type
Research Analyst (molecular biology/genomics)
Builds
Stem cell-derived neuronal models, genomic libraries, and scientific data for epilepsy research
Domain
Biomedical research / Genetics / Epilepsy
Required skills
Molecular biology techniques, Mammalian cell culture, Next generation sequencing library prep, Bioinformatics pipeline execution, Mass spectrometry, Stem cell culture and differentiation
Preferred skills
CRISPR genome editing, Lentiviral transduction, Command line scripting (R/Python), Protein interaction analysis
Technologies
CRISPR, Lentiviral vectors, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, Mass spectrometry, R, Python
Responsibilities
Perform molecular biology and genomics experiments per established protocols; Prepare and process next generation sequencing libraries; Run bioinformatics pipelines to process genomic data; Assist with protein degradation experiments and characterize protein interactions; Participate in multidisciplinary projects with clinicians and researchers; Maintain data, specimens, and laboratory documentation. (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR35391-1-research-analyst-at-uchicago)
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC