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Assistant Research Technician

Van Andel Research Institute💼 Full-time💰 $20–$20🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Hands-on research support for cancer and epigenetics studies involving animal models, cell culture, and molecular/biochemical techniques.

Role type

Assistant Research Technician (early-career IC)

Builds

In vitro systems, omic technologies, and experimental data for cancer research

Domain

Biomedical research / Epigenetics / Cancer biology

Deliverable

Physical/clinical work (lab bench)

Required skills

Molecular biology (cloning, PCR, DNA/RNA isolation), Biochemistry (protein purification, Western blotting), Cell culture, Animal handling, Lab maintenance

Preferred skills

Mouse work, Mammalian cell culture, Library prep and sequencing, Virus production, CRISPR, Reagent preparation

Technologies

PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, Immunostaining, CRISPR

Responsibilities

Animal colony maintenance and genotyping, Tissue harvesting and staining, Maintaining cell lines, Performing molecular and biochemical techniques, Lab maintenance and reagent prep, Record keeping

Seniority

Entry-level / Early-career

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