Research Assistant

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/ . The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) of the George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), strives to deliver the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and genomics with a goal to better understand human disease. Additionally, the Department continues to have a long and successful record in training Undergraduate, Master, and Graduate students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the laboratory of Dr. Raja Mazumder. Dr. Mazumder’s laboratory (The HIVE Lab) is involved in developing standards for bioinformatics communication via BioCompute Objects , knowledgebases for glycoinformatics (GlyGen ), cancer research (OncoMX , BioMuta , BioXpress ) and microbiome analysis via the GutFeeling Knowledge Base (GFKB) . This position will contribute to the deliverables and development of databases, data analysis tools, and web resources.
The Research Assistant will be trained in modern techniques for basic biomedical research discovery. Once trained, the researcher will be responsible for assisting with research and development activities by assisting in the design and in conducting bioinformatics experiments, under the direction of the principal investigator. The Research Assistant will contribute to the general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies as a secondary function. The position will assist with testing software tools, writing scripts, and refining code to meet the research needs. They will coordinate meetings, and assist with drafting reports, proposals, and presentation content. The individual will also receive mentoring and direct guidance from Dr. Mazumder in order to advance his/her career in academic research. In addition to individual tasks, the Research Assistant will work with other researchers in the lab to support a collaborative research environment. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.
Responsibilities include:
● Assists in the development of web resources, and communicates with stakeholders.
● Maintains documentation and interacts with stakeholders, collaborators, lab members, and community members.
● Assists in testing, development, and maintenance of portals, bioinformatics software, algorithms, tools and workflows produced in the lab.
● Assists in creating reliable and informative reports to be used for stakeholders, collaborators, and lab members.
● Uses SharePoint, GitHub, Slack, and similar tools for communication.
● Schedules tasks and follow-up meetings regarding progress with the stakeholders.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in bioinformatics and data science highly desired.
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Laboratory Research
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? No
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework:
Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R002084
Job Open Date: 11/20/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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