HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology · 20 hours ago
HudsonAlpha - Research Associate II - Myers Lab
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expHudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a non-profit organization focused on using biotechnology for important discoveries and improving human health. The Research Associate II position in the Myers Lab involves supporting genomics research projects and executing various molecular biology techniques while ensuring the integrity of research outcomes.
BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyLife Science
Responsibilities
Hands-on laboratory work, executing research assignments according to existing protocols
Communicates with lab colleagues regarding shared equipment and reagent usage, experimental results, and any potential troubleshooting
This position will periodically require limited weekend hours for performance of mammalian cell culture and/or molecular cloning procedures but will not exceed 40 total hours per week
Immediately reviews initial outcomes for quality and consistency, and participates in team discussions regarding short-term and long-term goals
Maintains an accurate and up-to-date laboratory notebook and tracks work as required by the project or supervisor
Participates in general lab maintenance such as cleaning freezers, shared lab space and equipment, and stocking and/or ordering shared reagents and consumables
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a life or physical science field requiring hands-on laboratory work with 5 years experience, or a bachelor's degree in a life or physical science field requiring hands-on laboratory work and 7 years experience
Meticulous attention to detail, both in actual laboratory practice and in documentation
Excellent laboratory skills, including proficiency in pipetting, documentation, and procedure (clinical, sterile, or molecular, depending on the needs of the laboratory)
Ability to accurately convert measurements as required
Ability to understand protocols, clarify as needed, and perform protocols with consistency, as demonstrated through previous laboratory experience
Ability to operate basic equipment (thermal cycler, gel electrophoresis, tabletop centrifuge, etc.) and troubleshoot basic problems
Preferred
Experience with mammalian cell culture
Company
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Research Institute and Biotechnology Incubator
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.3MKey Investors
Alabama.govGovernment of United States of America
2025-11-04Grant· $2M
2020-05-18Grant· $2.3M
Leadership Team
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Jim Hudson
Co-Founder and Board Member
Pete Yanul
Chief Financial Officer
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