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Biohub · 2 months ago

Research Associate, Multiomics and Immune Profiling Lab (MIP Lab - CZ BiohubYale Annex)

New York, NY (Onsite)

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$71K/yr - $98K/yr

3+ years exp

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York is an independent nonprofit research institute collaborating with top universities to advance biomedical research. They are seeking a detail-oriented Research Associate to support the Multiomics and Immune Profiling Lab, focusing on high-throughput multiomics and immune profiling technologies for early disease detection and prevention.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyGenetics

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain laboratory equipment and workflows for single-cell genomics and multiomics applications

Execute complex single-cell genomics experiments and coordinate sample processing with collaborating investigators and core facilities

Establish, troubleshoot, and optimize experimental pipelines and standard operating procedures for molecular and genomic technologies, including various types of omics library preparation

Perform quality control and preliminary computational analysis of genomic data to support experimental troubleshooting and workflow optimization

Maintain detailed documentation of protocols, experimental conditions, and results

Work closely with staff scientists, bioinformaticians, and other team members to support large-scale collaborative projects

Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior team members on technical procedures

Interacts with collaborators/PIs and their lab members to discuss and evaluate results

Interacts with external contacts such as staff at biotechnology and reagent companies to consult on and further develop research methods

Interact with EHS (environment, health, safety) officers to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory

Qualification

Single-cell genomicsGenomic technologiesNext-generation sequencingBioinformatics toolsPython programmingR programmingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, bioengineering, or a related field

Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and genomic technologies, particularly single-cell analysis methods

Experience with genomic library construction methods and next-generation sequencing workflows

Working knowledge of bioinformatics tools and basic programming skills (Python and/or R) for data processing and quality control

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in executing multi-step experimental workflows

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team-based research environments

Enthusiasm for technology implementation and large-scale project coordination rather than independent hypothesis-driven research

Preferred

3+ years of relevant research experience, or PhD in a relevant field with a keen interest in performing hands-on work in large-scale multiomics and immune profiling team settings