Career Center

Job Description:

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to drive infectious disease genetic research in the Bailey Lab by performing integrative laboratory work primarily related to high-throughput genomics and sequencing of humans and pathogens. The Research Assistant will perform standard molecular biology assays including sample preparation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) as well as preparation of high-throughput sequencing libraries and high-throughput sequencing as well as basic qualitative and quantitative analysis of the results. This position will also provide assistance to other lab members on various research projects as well as researchers from around the world as part of a larger scientific team.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of two years from date of hire which may be extended based upon available funding

Education and Experience:

• Required: B.S. or B.A. in Biology or related field (Grade 7); relevant course work and strong interest related to infectious disease bioinformatics, and/or genetics and genomics preferred

• Required: B.S. or B.A. in Biology or related field and 1-2 years post-graduate experience (Grade 8); relevant course work and strong interest related to infectious disease bioinformatics, and/or genetics and genomics preferred

• Undergraduate research experience in a lab setting preferred

• Experience with next generation sequencing (particularly illumina sequencing) preferred

• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and programming experience preferred

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies:

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally with co- workers, faculty and staff

• Ability to be organized and productive

• Ability to follow detailed instructions

• Excellent record keeping and quantitative skills

• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

• Under supervision, the Research Assistant will be required to travel oversees 1-2 times a year to Africa in support of research projects, for 2-3 weeks at a time.

Criminal background and education check required

Recruiting Start Date:

Job Posting Title:

Department:

Grade:

Worker Type:

Worker Sub-Type:

Time Type:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Position Classification:

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.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.