Lab Assistant - Takaku Lab at University of North Dakota

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Lab Assistant - Takaku Lab at University of North Dakota. Location Information: Grand Forks. . Salary/Position Classification. . . $15.00 Hourly. . 20 hours per week. . 100% Remote Work Availability: No. . Hybrid Work Availability: No. . . Purpose of Position. . Takaku laboratory is currently studying gene regulation in cancer cells. Multiple projects are available including the study of cancer-patient derived cell free DNAs. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in genomics and can help with data analysis. This position will be responsible to perform data analysis and potentially learn wet genomics experiments. They will have chance to learn cutting-edge genomics and bioinformatics (such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq). As they will help obtaining data and preparing manuscripts (mainly formatting figures), they will be an author of papers in peer reviewed journals.. . Duties & Responsibilities. . . Perform Experiments Learn/perform genetic and genomic data analysis (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, cfDNA). . Learn/perform genomics related experiments (library preparation for next generation sequencing). . Attend laboratory meetings. . Maintain Laboratory. . Place orders for reagents, supplies and minor equipment (including quote request). . Organize lab space to maintain lab productivity and safety. . Make reagents for experiments. . . Required Competencies. . • Willing to learn new experimental methods. • Responsible for tasks. • Strong organization skills and ability to pay attention to details. • Capable of communicating with other lab members. . Minimum Requirements. . . Field of study in computer science, bioinformatics, biology, or related field. . More than 2 months experience with computational analysis in any field. . Experience with one of the computational languages (R, Python, Perl, C++, etc.). . Must be experienced in Microsoft Word and Excel. . Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check. . . In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.. . Preferred Qualifications. . • Experience with Artificial Intelligence or machine learning. • Experience with genomics or bioinformatics. . To Apply. . Submit resume and cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum requirements. . .