Research Assistant
Core
Develop a mitochondrial DNA testing assay and perform computational genomic analysis to support families affected by mitochondrial disease.
Role type
Research Assistant (Computational Genomics & Wet Lab)
Builds
Mitochondrial DNA testing assay for the MitoHOPE Project
Domain
Medical research / Genomics / Child health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Computational genomic variant curation, DNA/RNA extraction and analysis, Assay development and optimization, Data curation using IGV/MitoReport/HaploGrep/seqr, Laboratory operations
Preferred skills
Publications and research presentation, Independent and collaborative work
Technologies
IGV, MitoReport, HaploGrep, seqr
Responsibilities
Developing and optimizing mitochondrial DNA amplification assays, Curating genomic variants using computational platforms, Contributing to publications and presenting research outcomes, Supporting daily laboratory operations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC