Research Assistant | Laboratory of RNA Structural Biology and Biophysics jobs in United States
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The Rockefeller University · 3 days ago

Research Assistant | Laboratory of RNA Structural Biology and Biophysics

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$50K/yr - $55K/yr

The Rockefeller University is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental physical principles of RNA molecules. They are seeking a Research Assistant to assist with molecular biology, biochemistry, and structural biology experiments.

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Responsibilities

Producing and purifying vitro transcribed RNA for biochemical and structural analysis
Characterizing RNA structure by electrophoresis and biochemical methods
Ordering reagents and preparing buffers for lab use
Preparing samples for cryo-EM studies (e.g., freezing grids)
Collecting and analyzing cryo-EM data (i.e., computational work)
Presenting at group meetings and journal clubs

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesStructural biologyCryo-EMRNA biologyComputational skillsLab notebook maintenanceFollowing protocols

Required

Bachelors degree in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or similar field
Substantial experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, electrophoresis, DNA purification, protein expression and purification)
Experience following protocols
Ability to maintain an accurate and well-organized lab notebook

Preferred

Experience in: Structural biology
Experience in: Cryo-EM
Experience in: RNA biology
Computational/programming skills

Company

The Rockefeller University

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The Rockefeller University is a center for research and graduate education in biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics, and physics.
dateFounded in 1901
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://rockefeller.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (56)
2023 (43)
2022 (69)
2021 (47)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.2M
Key Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2020-01-01Grant· $2.7M
2015-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2012-01-01Grant· $1M

Leadership Team

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Audrey Goldfarb
Co-founder, RU peer mentorship program
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Ashton Murray, PhD
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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