Student Research Assistant - Huang Lab

Summary

The Huang Lab at National Jewish Health is seeking a Student Research Assistant to join our team. Our lab studies study enhancers in hyper-transcription of cytokine and chemokine genes in inflammation and infection. We use Next Generation Sequencing to identify potential enhancers in response to inflammation and infection, use high throughput enhancer barcoded reporters to assess enhancer activity, and uses 4 color sgRNA guides to delete desired enhancers in cell lines, primary cells and mice to determine the function of the enhancers. The Student Research Assistant will work ~10-20 hours/week on assisting enhancer library construction, CRISPR enhancer deletion and bioinformatics analysis.  

Preferred qualifications include:

• Completion of some basic biology courses
• Basic R programming skills

No lab experience is required and we will provide training on techniques used in the lab. Candidates who are planning on pursuing a career in health-related or biomedical research fields are encouraged to apply. 
 

Position Summary    

To observe and learn techniques within a laboratory setting.

Essential Duties    

1. Observe procedures and techniques unique to specific jobs and tasks. 
2. Assist Laboratory Researchers with routine lab procedures such as data collection, sterilization of equipment and preparation of routine laboratory solutions.
3. Stock and inventory laboratory supplies.
4. Pick up and deliver materials and supplies.
5. Answers phones, screen calls, refers calls or messages, arranges appointments, greets visitors and performs associated clerical duties.
6. Enters data or performs related computer data entry.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
3. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
4. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
5. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility    

None

Travel

None

Core Values    

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. 
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Work Experience: Experience with basic laboratory equipment preferred.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: Salary for this position is set at $17.00/hour