Van Andel Institute · 18 hours ago
Assistant Research Technician - Y. Yang Laboratory
Van Andel Research Institute
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expVan Andel Institute (VAI) is a world-class biomedical research institute dedicated to improving human health. The Assistant Research Technician will be a key part of Dr. Yang's lab, focusing on investigating molecular mechanisms underlying amyloid-related pathologies in neurodegenerative diseases and advancing amyloid-based therapies.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Performing laboratory experiments related to sample preparation
Working with rodent models (i.e. stereotactic surgery)
Tissue culture experience (i.e. primary cultures, cell lines, transfection, viral transduction)
Documenting experimental procedures and results
Collaborating with other researchers
Maintaining laboratory equipment and assisting with some administrative tasks
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (or above) in life sciences, focusing on neuroscience, cell biology and molecular biology, or related biomedical fields
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and handle responsibility and tasks in a reliable, high-quality, and efficient manner
0-2 years of hands on biology-related experience at the lab bench
Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills
A hardworking individual who is able to work independently and in a team environment
A motivated individual who shows strong interests in research and is able to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred
Experience working with rodents would be desirable
Company
Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute is an independent biomedical research and science education organization in Grand Rapids, MI.
201-500 employees
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