Research Associate Full-time NEW

Research Associate

The Research Associate will lead independent research on several projects, including RNA polymerase engineering, CRISPR-associated protein biochemistry, and nucleic acid diagnostics. They will advance projects from experimental design through publication. The role also encompasses laboratory operations, mentorship of junior researchers, and contribution to grants and scientific communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments as they relate to multiple projects in the lab. These include cloning, expressing, and purifying proteins in bacterial and eukaryotic hosts.
• Characterize proteins using biochemical and biophysical methods. These include but are not limited to quantitative kinetics, protein purity and biochemical activity, and structural methods.
• Read and summarize literature as it relates to the project; prepare written reports, slide decks, and oral presentations to the lab, funders, and broader scientific community.
• Write manuscripts, grants, and reports to disseminate key findings; mentor undergraduates, staff scientists, and other personnel as needed on the project.
• Help to maintain the lab, including helping to purchase, stock, and maintain reagents and equipment. Documentation and compliance with safety and EHS requirements, protocols, and other lab maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with protein expression and purification, quantitative biochemical kinetics, biophysical characterization methods, and CRISPR-associated systems

Salary Range

$75,000

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around bio-hazards
• May work around chemicals

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest