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Lab Assistant - Takaku Lab

Categories: Laboratory Support

Department: Biomedical Sciences

Lab Assistant - Takaku Lab

  • 497666
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Staff
  • Closing on: Feb 8 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $15.00+ hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 19 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): 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. She/He will have chance to learn cutting-edge genomics and bioinformatics (such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq). As she/he will help obtaining data and preparing manuscripts (mainly formatting figures), she/he will be an author of papers in peer reviewed journals.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform Experiments/Analyze Data Learn/perform genetic and genomic data analysis (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, MNase-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
  • Familiar with one of the computational languages (R, Python, Perl, C++, etc.)
  • Must be fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Wet lab experience in cell biology, molecular biology, or other related research fields
  • 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. This position does not support visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with genomics or bioinformatics

To Apply

For a successful screening, please submit resume showing how you meet the requirements of this position.

 

 

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

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Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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