Research Specialist II Job Description

Research Specialist II Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Research Specialist II to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Cell biology, including tissue culture and flow cytometry;
  • Lab organization, including equipment and supply purchasing, reagent management and inventory, communication and negotiation with vendors;
  • Participation in research projects and gathering of publication quality data;
  • Molecular biology, including DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, single-cell RNA-sequencing, and NGS library preparation.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology or related field;
  • Experience with sequencing-based data analysis and / or basic programming is a huge plus;
  • Meticulous attention to detail;
  • Demonstrated skills in molecular biology and / or genomics;
  • Previous experience with library prep in next generation sequencing experiments;
  • Ability to comprehend experimental work flow;
  • Ability to think critically and troubleshoot;
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in biology, chemistry or related field;
  • Ability to work effectively in a team, clearly communicate ideas, and keep an organized and detailed laboratory notebook.