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Marine Biological Laboratory · 3 weeks ago

Research Assistant I or II, Full-time

positionWoods Hole, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date1+ years exp

The Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the laboratory of Dr. Kristin Gribble as a Research Assistant I or II. The successful applicant will contribute to projects on the biology of aging, maternal effects, life history, evolution, and ecology using an aquatic invertebrate model system.

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Responsibilities

General laboratory maintenance and organization
Designing and conducting experiments
Rotifer and phytoplankton culture
PCR
QPCR
Protein extraction and analysis
Microscopy
Data entry and analysis
Image and video analysis

Qualification

PCRQPCRMicroscopyProtein extractionBioinformaticsProblem-solvingAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

B.A./B.S., or M.A/M.S. in biology, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field
Independent, organized, and self-motivated individual
Robust problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic

Preferred

One or more years of experience working in a research laboratory
Familiarity with standard laboratory practices and equipment
Previous experience with DNA, RNA, and protein extractions
Experience with PCR and qPCR
Experience with Western blots
Experience with RNAi
Experience with microscopy
Experience with bioinformatics
Understanding of basic molecular biology concepts

Company

Marine Biological Laboratory

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Marine Biological Laboratory is a school.
dateFounded in 1888
location
Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.mbl.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Marine Biological Laboratory has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (8)
2021 (8)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$4.97M
Key Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2017-01-01Grant· $1.25M
2015-01-01Grant· $1.25M
2013-01-01Grant· $1.25M

Leadership Team

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Gary Laevsky, PhD
Co-Founder/Organizer Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy Conference and Workshop
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Paul Speer
Chief Operating Officer
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