Job Overview

We are inviting applications for the position of Research Assistant (RA) in a biomedical laboratory in the Department of Oncology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C. The Person assuming the role will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting research on gene regulation and RNA Biology in cancer, emphasizing computational biology. In addition to the lab management task, the RA will participate in active research projects that will culminate in publications.

Primary duties include:

· Maintain an accurate inventory of reagents and chemicals.

· Perform the duties of a lab safety officer. Ensure that the lab activities comply with safety protocols and EHS safety guidelines.

· Active maintenance and organization of the lab Google Cloud server.

· NGS data analysis generated from various assays, including CRISPR-screen, single-cell RNA-seq data.

· Lead independent research projects and publish results.

Requirements and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s training in Biology, Chemistry, or computational biology.

· Proficiency in R and Python. Experience in developing informatics pipelines and analyzing genomics data sets.

· Previous experience in molecular and cellular biology research will be advantageous.

Application Instructions:

Please apply with (i) a Cover letter describing your research experiences and career goals and (ii) Curriculum Vitae.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Genetics & Genomics
• Oncology

Physical setting:

• University

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Computational biology: 2 years (Required)
• Research: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20007 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person