Research Support Associate | Vertebrate Genome Laboratory

Organization Overview

Our Vertebrate Genome Laboratory conducts research and services for individual and large vertebrate genome projects such as the Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP/G10K) that aims to sequence high-quality genomes for all 66,000 vertebrate species on the planet. https://vertebrategenomesproject.org/.

Overview

The Vertebrate Genome Lab (VGL) is a genomics focused lab at the Rockefeller University. Our goal is to generate chromosome level genome assemblies of non-model species and humans, for open access use, especially as one hub for the Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP). We specialize in long-read and long-range sequencing technologies. Our lab hosts several of the latest sequencing technologies as well as computing resources for genome assemblies. Our team is composed of field biologists, molecular biologists, and bioinformaticians encompassing all the required skills and talents for generating high-quality reference genomes.

The Research Support Associate will be responsible for performing a variety of complex technical duties involved in assisting with and conducting laboratory procedures. This includes processing and sequencing samples submitted by collaborators and users for various types of DNA and RNA sequencing and independently operating and maintaining lab instruments.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Extraction and purification of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)
• Sample QC and troubleshooting
• DNA/RNA library preparation and sequencing
• Maintain a clean and well-organized lab space
• Maintain an organized lab notebook and inventory
• Participate in lab meetings
• Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field plus 2 years of relevant experience or master’s degree in biology or related field
• Hands-on experience with Illumina, PacBio, and/or ONT library preparation
• Experience with nucleic acid isolations
• Strong sense of responsibility and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Independently motivated and strong teamwork skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with “long-read sequencing technologies” (PacBio and ONT)
• Proficiency with RNA isolation and RNA library preparation and sequencing
  
  

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $70,000.00/Yr.