Research Assistant
Core
Assist with ongoing experiments in the Hart laboratory using genetic and molecular approaches to understand neurological and neurodegenerative diseases with the nematode C. elegans. (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ211438-research-assistant-at-brown)
Role type
Research Assistant (Life Sciences)
Builds
Drug-screening assays with C. elegans disease models
Domain
Neuroscience / Molecular Biology
Required skills
C. elegans handling, molecular biology techniques (PCR, electrophoresis, solution making), laboratory record keeping, statistical analysis, data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with Drosophila, genetic approaches, independent work
Technologies
Google Suite, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and run drug-screening assays with C. elegans disease models, provide general laboratory support and maintenance, maintain records with high accuracy, participate in weekly lab meetings
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC