Research Assistant, Wu Laboratory

Job overview

The Research Assistant, Wu Laboratory role is onsite in Utica, NY; compensation is not specified. The Wu laboratory studies transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation in heart disease as part of MMRI's biomedical and clinical research mission.

What you'll do

• Support daily lab operations by preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and maintaining the mouse colony
• conduct supervised molecular biology, cell culture, and animal-study experiments
• assist with interpreting results and preparing publications
• collaborate with lab members on ongoing research projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research assistant

wu laboratory

utica ny

masonic medical research institute

biomedical research

heart disease

molecular biology

cell culture

pcr

western blotting

mouse colony

multi-omics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) plan with company match
• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid time off
• seven paid holidays
• career development programs.

Why this role

Requires a recent bachelor's or master's degree in biological sciences or a related field and proficiency in PCR, western blotting, and cell culture. Mouse-handling experience is preferred. The posting states that US work authorization without sponsorship is required; scope may expand beyond the listed duties.

About the employer

Masonic Medical Research Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.