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The Rockefeller University · 17 hours ago

Research Assistant | Laboratory of Genetics

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

The Rockefeller University is a leading research institution focused on genetics and circadian rhythms. The Research Assistant will support research projects related to circadian rhythms, sleep, and aging in Drosophila, conducting tasks such as fly husbandry, data collection, and analysis.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with other lab members to support ongoing research projects
Conduct fly husbandry, including routine care, transfers, stock maintenance and organization of fly cultures
Assist with experimental setup, data collection, analysis and presentation of research findings
Maintain lab equipment and research supplies, including routine upkeep, ordering, pickup and distribution
Perform related duties and responsiblities as needed to support efficient laboratory operations

Qualification

Drosophila experienceMolecular biology techniquesData analysis PythonData analysis RConfocal microscopyWet-lab techniques

Required

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field
Prior hands-on laboratory experience working with Drosophila
Familiarity with basic wet-lab techniques (e.g. pipetting, sterile technique)

Preferred

Experience in molecular biology techniques
Basic coding or data analysis experience (e.g., Python, R)
Confocal or fluorescence microscopy experience

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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2023 (43)
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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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