Location: New York,NY, USA
The Research Support Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of complex technical duties involved in assisting with and conducting laboratory procedures. The Research Support Assistant will support the daily operations of a Next-Generation Sequencing laboratory, prepare and process samples submitted by collaborators and users for various types of DNA and RNA sequencing and independently operate and maintain lab instruments.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities include:
Required:
Bachelor's degree required; an educational emphasis in biology, chemistry, or other life sciences field preferred
Relevant laboratory experience
A strong interest in genomics
Excellent lab and time management skills
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proven multitasking and prioritizing abilities
Strong attention to detail, and scientific integrity
The ability to work in a team environment
Preferred:
Bench experience with DNA isolation, RNA isolation, and nucleic acids QC strongly preferred
Experience with Illumina, PacBio, or Nanopore library preparation
Hands-on experience with RNA library preparation and/or Hi-C library preparation
Hands on experience with long-read sequencing technologies
The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Compensation Range: Min:USD $50,000.00/Yr.Compensation Range: Max:USD $60,000.00/Yr.