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RESEARCH ASSISTANT | LABORATORY OF MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS

Rockefeller University
New York, NY, United States
$52K a year
Full-time

Organization Overview :

RNA, the blueprint for proteins, is made in all cells by a complex molecular machine, the DNA-dependent RNA polymerase. The lab's research explores the mechanism and regulation of transcription by determining the three-dimensional structures of RNA polymerase and other associated proteins.

These proteins are conserved from bacteria to humans, making the simpler bacterial version an excellent model for understanding how transcription and, by extension, gene expression are controlled.

Overview :

The Research Assistant will execute scientific experiments under the guidance of senior scientists as well as help maintain laboratory functions such as making general solutions or calibrating equipment.

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include :

  • Conduct experiments involving cloning, expressing and purifying proteins
  • Maintain laboratory functions such as making general solutions or calibrating equipment

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

  • Bachelor's degree
  • A commitment of two years
  • Must be adept at using general lab equipment such as centrifuges, pH meters, pipettes, gel electrophoresis
  • Skills in basic chemistry and microbiology lab techniques
  • Cloning experience
  • Experience in over expressing and purifying proteins is preferred

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

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 $48,300.00 / Yr.

Compensation Range : Max :

USD $52,000.00 / Yr.

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