Department: Institute of Molecular Biology
Rank: Research Assistant (Type B)
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
October 15, 2025; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a letter of application, a current CV and contact information for three professional references. In addition, please answer the following questions:
Department Summary
The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a research institute that reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation. We have 18 labs and approximately 150 employees, including 45 graduate students who train in our labs. We have an administrative structure, which includes accounting, purchasing, personnel, PI support, building management, and three service centers. Our annual budget is about $9.5 million, primarily from federal research and training grants.
Position Summary
The research assistant will be responsible for managing a research project and laboratory, as well as conducting original research, both independently and in teams, on microbiome assembly and function in zebrafish. As project manager, this person will perform duties to support the research operations of a large-scale project, and as a laboratory manager will support laboratory operations, including organizing research meetings, coordinating personnel training, ordering supplies, managing data storage and record keeping, and maintaining equipment.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Experience with one of the following: molecular biology, microbiology, or animal research.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to communicate effectively while working with members of a large research team with diverse scientific backgrounds.
• Excellent organization skills for budget management, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of operations of a molecular biology laboratory.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with zebrafish research.
• Experience with bacterial genetics.
• Experience with protein biochemistry.
• Experience with bioinformatics.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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