Part Time Research Assistant

Job Description

A part-time Research Assistant is being sought to support the lab of Dr. Yu at the Children’s National Research and Innovation Center in Washington, DC.

The lab is primarily affiliated with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Projects in the lab are integrating comprehensive research tools in chromatin biochemistry, reconstituted systems, deep-sequencing, molecular and cell biology, and cancer biology.

Current projects include functional regulation of chromatin modifying enzymes by novel protein-RNA and protein-protein interactions, how disruption of balancing between heterochromatin and euchromatin contributes to early oncogenesis in pediatric brain cancers, and non-histone targets of histone-modifying enzymes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented person who enjoys interacting with others, being a key part of a diverse and active scientific environment, and managing multiple project duties.

This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in gene expression and human disease.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate solid detail orientation skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to organize and analyze experimental data.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior laboratory and research experience

Pay Band

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate

Review Date

01 / 05 / 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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Advertised : December 13, 2023

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