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Research Assistant - Phage & Bacterial R&D
Madison Lab · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$25k-$37kDetected 64 days ago
Machine LearningBioinformaticsPCRMolecular BiologyNGSResearchCommunication
About the role
- This is a temp-to-hire position for someone with 1-3 years of biotech/industry lab experience who is detail-oriented, contamination-conscious, and able to execute on SOPs with a path toward contributing to research.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine molecular biology workflows, including PCR, agarose gels, basic molecular cloning, and DNA/RNA handling.
- support general lab readiness (mixing reagents, labeling, sterile technique).
- Support NGS-related sample preparation tasks (e.g., nucleic acid extraction and handling, sample QC, and sequencing prep steps as assigned).
- Maintain excellent documentation in an R&D environment (lab notebooking
- We're seeking a hands-on Research Assistant to support a fast-moving microbiology and molecular biology R&D program focused on bacteriophages and gram-negative bacteria (including E. coli and Pseudomonas).
Requirements
- 1-3 years of relevant lab experience, ideally in a biotech/industry setting (academic experience considered if highly hands-on).
- Clear communication, reliability, and ability to follow written SOPs and protocols.
- Experience with e. coli, klebsiella, pseudomonas, or other gram-negative pathogens in BSL-2 settings.
- Experience with nucleic acid extraction and NGS sample preparation workflows.
- Familiarity with Benchling or similar ELN systems.
Nice to have
- Benchling experience is a plus).
- MS degree is a plus (but hands-on lab skill is most important).
Compensation
- $25.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prepare media, agar plates, and stock solutions
Company info
- Execute phage assays including plaque assays / spot assays, and related workflows (e.g., host range / EOP-style readouts and quantitation).
- Run growth curves and plate-based assays, including work in 96-well formats and use of a plate reader.
- Prepare media, agar plates, and stock solutions; support general lab readiness (mixing reagents, labeling, sterile technique).
- Maintain excellent documentation in an R&D environment (lab notebooking; Benchling experience is a plus).
- Demonstrated competency with each core responsibility above
- Strong attention to detail and excellent contamination control habits.
- Ability to work on-site in a BSL-2 lab and complete required safety training.
- Comfortable with physical lab work, including lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Phage experience (plaque assays, spot assays, phage handling/quantitation).
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