Job Description:

The Senior Research Assistant will provide technical assistance to two laboratories. The Senior Research Assistant will independently conduct experiments in the general area of molecular and cell biology aimed at understanding retrotransposons in aging using mice and Alzheimer’s disease biomarker discovery in humans. This position will perform experiments involving molecular biology procedures related to high throughput sequencing, cell culture, and Alzheimer’s disease biomarker discovery. In addition, the Senior Research Assistant will collect, record, and interpret experimental findings including the acquisition and analysis of high throughput datasets, and contribute to the writing of grants and manuscripts in collaboration with the Principal Investigators. The primary purpose of this position is to help the labs make progress toward their research goals. The Senior Research Assistant will provide technical training and guidance to undergraduate research assistants and work closely with lab personnel to perform experiments.

This is fixed term position with a current end date of 09/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory setting

• And/or the equivalent combination or education and experience

• Basic knowledge of laboratory approaches and techniques in the areas of Molecular, Cell Biology and Biochemistry required.

• Experience working with mouse colonies

• Strong computer skills with experience with bioinformatic analysis of high throughput datasets.

• Previous experience working with scientific databases

• Experience with ImageJ / Jupiter / Python coding and knowledge of python, R, and java computer languages is desirable

• Computational pipeline development experience is advantageous

Job Competencies:

• Interest in scientific research

• Ability to support the lab group and to interact with a diverse range of individuals

• Excellent organizational, record keeping, task prioritization, and report preparation skills

• Outstanding problem-solving skills, ability to implement solutions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to present complex data in clear presentations

• Proficiency with computers and essential software programs (e.g. MS office, Google Suite, etc.)

• Ability to collect and analyze data

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND EDUCATION VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-03-23

Job Posting Title:

Senior Research Assistant

Department:

Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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