Research Assistant | Laboratory of Metabolic Regulation and Genetics

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Metabolic Regulation and Genetics, led by Dr. Kivanç Birsoy, studies how metabolic pathways regulate biological processes and contribute to diseases, including cancer, mitochondrial disorders, and inborn errors of metabolism. Using genetic and metabolomic tools, the lab studies the mechanisms by which human cells alter their uptake and use of nutrients to adapt to the genetic and environmental stresses observed in these disorders.

Overview

The Laboratory of Chromosome and Cell Biology seeks a motivated Research Assistant to join the team. The position will be spent doing research as well as performing day-to-day laboratory duties under the supervision of the lab manager.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following:

• Tissue culture
• Molecular cloning
• Protein chemistry
• Animal handling and maintenance
• Drug screening
• Lab duties
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences
  
  

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 $50,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $55,000.00/Yr.