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Assistant Research Technician

Van Andel Research Institute💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and execute molecular cloning, protein purification, and cryo-EM sample preparation experiments to investigate gene regulation and bacterial pathogenesis.

Role type

Assistant Research Technician (molecular biology/biochemistry)

Builds

Research data and publications for fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation and bacterial pathogenesis

Domain

Biomedical research, structural biology, molecular biology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

molecular cloning, protein purification, cell culture, bacterial and eukaryotic protein expression systems, cryo-EM sample preparation, experimental design

Preferred skills

mentoring research trainees, writing publications and grant applications

Responsibilities

Design and execute molecular cloning experiments; Design and execute protein purification experiments; Prepare and image protein samples in cryo-EM experiments; Mentor and train research trainees on experimental techniques and protocols; Participate in writing publications and grant applications

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC

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