Research Assistant, Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases

The Rockefeller University seeks a Research Assistant, Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases to join Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases. The Research Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) core for the laboratory. Responsibilities include culture and storage of numerous iPSC lines primarily derived from patients with diverse primary immune deficiencies, confirmation of the mutations by Sanger-sequencing of the patients' lines, and keeping track of karyotype; weekend support may be requested to feed the cells. Will provide technical support to post-docs and students for stem cell-based neuron differentiation, including medium preparation, differentiation maintenance, and neuron marker staining. The Research Assistant will maintain a growing database of the iPSC lines and provide technical assistance on relevant research projects (mainly viral encephalitis) under the supervision of an Associate Professor of the laboratory. Will also be responsible for maintaining a database of DNA samples for sequencing.