Research Assistant – Epigenetics & Cancer Biology

About the role

The Research Assistant will support studies on epigenetic and transcriptional regulation in normal development and disease contexts. Working in a collaborative lab environment, the role involves cell‑based systems, animal models, molecular assays, and high‑throughput sequencing analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain rodent colonies and perform rodent immune bioassays.
• Conduct experiments using cell culture, animal models, and molecular techniques.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and high‑throughput sequencing library preparation.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Provide technical support to graduate students and junior personnel.
• Contribute to research grant proposals and manuscript preparation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field (BS or MS preferred).
• Experience in developmental or cancer biology, cell biology, immunology, or related biomedical sciences.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Fluorescence‑activated cell sorting (FACS).
• RNA‑seq and next‑generation sequencing library preparation.
• Co‑immunoprecipitation (Co‑IP).
• Rodent immune bioassays with intra‑oral, intra‑venous, intra‑peritoneal, and subcutaneous injections.
• Cell culture and primary tissue culture techniques.
• Animal model handling and maintenance.
• Molecular biology assays and protein biochemistry.
• High‑throughput sequencing data analysis.