Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Job Duties

• Affix with preclinical research activities using murine models of PTSD and gut inflammation, following established protocols and guidance.
• Perform routine laboratory experiments and support assay execution and development activities under supervision.
• Monitor experiments, identify and report issues, and support troubleshooting to maintain experimental continuity.
• Capture, document, and maintain accurate and complete experimental data in accordance with lab and institutional guidelines.
• Support data entry, organization, and preliminary data summaries, as directed by senior lab members.
• Contribute to the technical data and preliminary figure drafts to PI for lab meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with lab staff and follow guidance from the PI, lab director, and senior researchers to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Contribute to the overall maintenance, cleanliness, and compliance of the laboratory.

Required Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s Degree in biological sciences.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques including experience working with DNA, RNA, protein, and cell culture, mouse handling as well as general molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cell signaling.
• Proficiency with routine molecular biology techniques, cell culture, Western blotting, PCR/DNA cloning, and small animal handling/experimentation.
• Experience with mouse model of intestinal inflammation and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).
• Experience with mouse behavioral assays.
• Experience with RNAseq and bioinformatics analysis.
• Experience with biobank and registry procedures.

Skills

• Collaboration.
• Communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Multi-tasking.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.