Siebert-McKenzie Lab Research Assistant

Effective Start Date: 09/28/2026. Job Open Date: 09/16/2026. Job Close Date: 01/24/2027. Open Until Filled: No.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field by start date.
• Prior laboratory experience in an academic research setting required.
• Experience with basic laboratory skills such as accurate pipetting, preparation of buffers and reagents, sample handling, record keeping, and adherence to laboratory safety procedures.
• Candidate must be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written orders.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or related biomedical field.
• Experience with common laboratory techniques such as protein assays, gel electrophoreses, buffer preparation, sample processing, and data entry is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, maintain careful records, and contribute to a collaborative laboratory.

Position Purpose

Continue research projects in the Siebert-McKenzie Research Laboratory.

Job Duties

• Assist with laboratory activities including preparation of buffers and reagents, sample organization, basic biochemical and molecular biology assays, data entry, and maintenance of laboratory records.
• Support active research projects by the continual assistant with ongoing experiments; maintain laboratory organization and safety, and help with inventory.