Research Assistant | Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics jobs in United States
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The Rockefeller University · 10 hours ago

Research Assistant | Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics

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

The Rockefeller University is a prominent research institution focused on evolutionary genetics and genomics. The research assistant will assist in conducting research on the functional evolution of newly evolved genes, working closely with the principal investigator and managing lab operations.

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Responsibilities

Maintenance of Drosophila stocks
Molecular biology experiments
Sample and data collection
Phenotype characterization
Order supplies
Management of lab inventory

Qualification

Molecular biologyDrosophila researchBiology degreeOrganizedMotivatedWillingness to learnWriting skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field required
The ideal candidate will be very well-organized, detail-oriented, focused, and highly motivated to work in both general lab duties as well as mentored and independent research projects
A willingness to learn is essential

Preferred

An educational emphasis in genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, evolutionary biology, or related field preferred
Good writing skills are highly valued
Prior experience with Drosophila research is not required but is a plus

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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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.2M
Key Investors
Google.orgAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2026-01-26Grant
2020-01-01Grant· $2.7M
2015-01-01Grant· $1.5M

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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