Lab Assistant - Takaku Lab
Lab Assistant - Takaku Lab
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Job Description
Salary/Position Classification
- $15.00 Hourly
- 20 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability: No
Purpose of Position
Takaku laboratory is currently studying gene regulation in cancer cells. Multiple projects are available including the study of cancerpatient derived cell free DNAs. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in genomics and can help with data analysis. This position will be responsible to perform data analysis and potentially learn wet genomics experiments. They will have chance to learn cuttingedge genomics and bioinformatics (such as RNAseq ChIPseq ATACseq). As they will help obtaining data and preparing manuscripts (mainly formatting figures) they will be an author of papers in peer reviewed journals.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform Experiments Learn/perform genetic and genomic data analysis (RNAseq ChIPseq ATACseq cfDNA)
- Learn/perform genomics related experiments (library preparation for next generation sequencing)
- Attend laboratory meetings
- Maintain Laboratory
- Place orders for reagents supplies and minor equipment (including quote request)
- Organize lab space to maintain lab productivity and safety
- Make reagents for experiments
Required Competencies
Willing to learn new experimental methods
Responsible for tasks
Strong organization skills and ability to pay attention to details
Capable of communicating with other lab members
Minimum Requirements
- Field of study in computer science bioinformatics biology or related field
- More than 2 months experience with computational analysis in any field
- Experience with one of the computational languages (R Python Perl C etc.)
- Must be experienced in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Artificial Intelligence or machine learning
Experience with genomics or bioinformatics
To Apply
Submit resume and cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum requirements.
Employment Type
Full-Time
