Research Specialist I

Overview:

The lab uses a combination of nucleoprotein biochemistry, in vivo assays, and cryo-EM to characterize the lifecycle of these elements.

As the lab becomes established, the research specialist work with the Dr. Ghanim to assist in projects studying LINE-1 retrotransposition. The research specialist will also carry out minor tasks related to lab maintenance. This is a one year term position, but with opportunity for extension.

Resume & Cover Letter are required. Please include why you believe that you are a good match for this position what specific skills you have to add.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Dr. Ghanim in ordering/setting up equipment, organizing lab resources (digitizing a lab protocols, plasmid database, E. coli stock, biochemical substrate stocks, etc.), ordering chemicals and reagents, and following up on orders.
• Work with Dr. Ghanim to prepare laboratory reagents such as competent cells, expression plasmids, polymerases, proteases, and RNA and DNA substrates.
• Once the lab is set up, the research specialist assist Dr. Ghanim with projects studying LINE-1 retrotransposition. Protein purification (30%), biochemical assays (30%), and preparing DNA constructs/biochemical substrates (10%).
• Preparing experimental plans/keeping a notebook, and other activities (lab meeting, meeting with PI, etc.). Helping George with minor lab maintenance duties including lab restocking, preparing plates, media, and maintaining insect cell culture stock.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in biology or related discipline.

Preferred:

• Bachelor Degree or Masters in biology or related discipline.
• Independent lab experience doing cell culture and protein analysis is preferred.

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Eligible for Overtime: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No

Estimated Appointment End Date: 2/3/2026

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

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