Research Assistant

General Summary

According to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy.

Our group investigates immune responses in sepsis, acute lung injury, and cardiopulmonary bypass–induced inflammation, with particular emphasis on neutrophil biology and β2 integrins. Leveraging multi‑omics approaches (single‑cell RNA‑seq, bulk RNA‑seq, proteomics) and functional immunology, our mission is to decode maladaptive immune circuits and identify therapeutic targets.

• Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor. Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study:
• Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed.
• Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner. Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
• Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents. Processes order for supplies and/or animals.
• Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials. Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols.
• Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. Contributes to the team within and between departments and organizations.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

• Experience in bioinformatics, especially single‑cell and bulk RNA‑seq analysis, is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with strong interest in applying computational tools to address high‑impact biological and clinical questions are strongly encouraged to apply.