Research Specialist I

• Overview The Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics seeks applicants for a Research Specialist I or Research Specialist II position to perform cutting-edge research across laboratories at the Institute (Professors Claire Bedbrook and Ravi Nath).
• We seek a highly motivated and well-organized individual to contribute to understanding the process of aging and discovering ways to promote longevity and resilience to age-related disease.
• The Research Specialist will work under direct guidance of the Principal Investigators.
• The Research Specialist will perform basic functions and activities in defined research projects and independently conduct and analyze experiments relevant to aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
• The position requires diverse experimental approaches including the generation of genetically modified vertebrate animals (e.g., CRISPR editing; design, embryo injections, screening), complex molecular biology (e.g., cloning, immunostaining, qPCR, western blots), microscopy, as well as animal husbandry (e.g., African killifish breeding, strain maintenance, genotyping).
• The candidate will be expected to analyze data.
• Additional day-to-day lab functions include ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining lab stocks.
• On the job training in specific techniques will be provided, but prior experience with related techniques is not required.
• Applicant should be organized, detail-oriented, intellectually motivated and have excellent communication skills.
• The ideal candidate is one who seeks professional development and is therefore interested in reading the current scientific literature, thinking critically about experimental design, and data analysis.
• The role has great potential for the advancement of skills.
• Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.
• Salary will include the full benefits package.
• This is a full-time position.
• This will be a one-year term position, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance.
• Review of applications will begin immediately.
• The position will start July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include: Design, generation, and maintenance of genetically modified African killifish strains. Perform complex molecular biology & laboratory experiments (cloning, microscopy, histology, qPCR, western). Data analysis and communication. Day-to-day functions of the lab: organization, ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining lab stocks. Perform other duties as assigned.