Research Specialist - Takaku Lab

Salary/Position Classification

• $50,000+ Annual, Dependent on experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No 

Purpose of Position

This position will help the Takaku laboratory by performing experiments, particularly focusing on gene regulation in breast cancer cells. She/He/They will also help management of the Takaku laboratory. Candidate will have the chance to learn cutting-edge genomics and bioinformatics (such as CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, single cell genomics). This position will help in obtaining data and preparing manuscripts, providing opportunities to become an author of papers in peer reviewed journals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform experiments
  • Perform molecular biology experiments (PCR, DNA purification, DNA cloning, immunoblot) by following our laboratory’s protocol
  • Perform cell biology experiments (cancer cell culture, cell cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing) by following our laboratory’s protocol
  • Learn/perform next generation sequencing based (genomics) experiments (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, MNase-seq) by following our laboratory’s protocol
  • Attend laboratory meetings 
    
    
• Maintain laboratory
  • Place orders for reagents, supplies and minor equipment (including quote request)
  • Organize lab space to maintain lab productivity and safety 

Required Competencies

• Willing to learn new experimental methods
• Responsible for tasks
• Strong organization skills and ability to pay attention to details
• Capable of communicating with other lab members

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Genetics, Genomics, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, or a related science.
• Minimum of five months of experience with genetics, genomics, or molecular biology or experiments including next generation sequencing library preparation, PCR, DNA cloning
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in genetics, genomics, or bioinformatics
• Experience with genetics, genomics, biochemical assays

To Apply

• Submit resume and cover letter
• Contact information for 3 professional references