Research Technician

About the role

Department

Bsd Med

Rheumatology - Weinmann Research Staff

Job Summary

The Weinmann lab is looking to hire a Research Technician to work on research projects related to the regulation of mammalian genomes. Areas of emphasis include the role for metabolites in immune cell differentiation and defining how evolutionary structural variation impacts gene regulation. The job encourages creative research questions, innovative informatics analyses and implementing novel approaches to better translate mechanisms between model organisms and human health.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing and implementing bioinformatics protocols and tools.
• Understands and can articulate strengths and weaknesses of genomics data processing methods to scientists with different skill levels.
• Perform research characterizing evolutionary structural variation.
• Perform research associated with genome regulation.
• Interacts with students and other laboratory staff and trains them with the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Experience with bioinformatics and processing genomics datasets, including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq.
• Experience with python, R, and using a high-performance computing cluster for data analysis.
• Experience in developing and coding novel tools.
• Experience in developing Shiny apps and dashboards.

Preferred Competencies

• Understanding of the principles of evolutionary genomics/genetics and the ability to apply this knowledge to the investigation of gene regulation mechanisms.
• Organized, task-oriented, good record keeper.
• Basic knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for molecular biology and animal research.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Additional information

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• Job Family
• Research
• Role Impact
• Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Drug Test Required
• No
• Health Screen Required
• No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
• No
• Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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Posting Statement

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