Job Description: The purpose of the Research Assistant position is to drive infectious disease genetic research in the Bailey Lab by performing integrative laboratory work primarily related to high-throughput genomics and sequencing of humans and pathogens. The Research Assistant will perform standard molecular biology assays including sample preparation, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) as well as preparation of high-throughput sequencing libraries and high-throughput next generation short and long-read sequencing as well as basic qualitative and quantitative analysis of the results. This position will also provide assistance to other lab members on various research projects as well as researchers from around the world as part of a larger scientific team. This is a fixed term position with a current end date of two years from date of hire which may be extended based upon available funding. Job Qualifications - Grade 7 Education + Required: B.S. or B.A. in Biology or related field (relevant course work and strong interest related to infectious disease bioinformatics, and/or genetics and genomics preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Undergraduate research experience in a lab setting preferred + Experience with next generation sequencing (particularly illumine sequencing) preferred + Familiarity with Linus-based systems and programming experience preferred Job Competencies + Ability to work as part of a team + Strong organizational and time management skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers + Ability to be organized and productive + Ability to follow detailed instructions + Excellent record keeping and quantitative skills Criminal background and education check required Job Qualifications - Grade 8 Education + Required: B.S. or B.A. in Biology or related field + Required: 1-2 years post-graduate experience (relevant course work and strong interest related to infectious disease bioinformatics, and/or genetics and genomics is a plus) + Experience with next generation sequencing (particularly Illumina or ONT Nanopore sequencing) is a plus + Familiarity with Linux-based systems and programming experience is a plus + And/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Competencies + Ability to work as part of a team + Strong organizational and time management skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally with co-workers, faculty and staff + Ability to be organized and productive + Ability to follow detailed instructions + Excellent record keeping and quantitative skills + Under supervision, the Research Assistant will be required to travel overseas 1-2 times a year to Africa in support of research projects, for 2-3 weeks at a time with recommended vaccines and malaria prophylaxis per medical guidance + Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community Criminal background and education check required Benefits of Working at Brown: Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown) . Recruiting Start Date: 2024-07-18 Job Posting Title: Research Assistant Department: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Grade: Grade 7 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Onsite Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu. EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO/AA employer (https://go.brown.edu/equal-employment-opportunity) , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.