Undergraduate Research Assistant, Biology Job at Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond)

Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will conduct experiments in the following two projects. (...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Brown University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Undergraduate research experience with previous experience working in a laboratory setting
a completed and good-quality honorary thesis preferred
Relevant coursework and basic knowledge of laboratory approaches and techniques in the areas of Molecular, Cell Biology, and Developmental Biology
Prior experience demonstrating precise and contamination-free handling of RNA, protein, and DNA samples is strongly desired
Experience in general microscopy preferred
Experience in confocal live imaging and microinjection is highly preferred
Familiarity with the following software for data analysis, construction of images and movies and data presentation is highly preferred: FIJI, Image J, R, MatLab, MecaGen, Linux, Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint
Good record and sample-keeping practice
Excellent written and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Conduct experiments in Cell and Developmental Biology: Identifying how a protein of interest contributes to cellular functions and development, using sea urchin embryonic cells and human cancer cells
Conduct experiments in Evolutionary Developmental Biology: Discovering how molecular evolution alters the developmental program and contributes to species diversity, using multiple echinoderm embryos
Both projects require skills in general molecular biology, cell biology, embryology or live imaging such as general microscopy, microinjection, embryo handling, and confocal imaging

Fulltime

Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology

OBU is a distinguished Christian university committed to integrating faith and l...

Location

United States , Shawnee

Salary:

Not provided

Christian Career

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to teach biology courses effectively at the undergraduate level, including both lecture and laboratory components
Ability to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith with the theory and practice of biology, including discussion of ethics, stewardship of creation, and vocation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with college students one-on-one, in small groups, and in larger classroom settings
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build constructive relationships with students, staff, faculty colleagues, and community partners
Organizational and time-management skills sufficient to balance teaching, advising, scholarship, and service responsibilities
Demonstrated passion for environmental stewardship and/or biological inquiry, with involvement in relevant initiatives, research, and/or organizations preferred
Commitment to mentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field
Strong commitment to integrating Christian faith with academic excellence

Job Responsibility

Teach a variety of undergraduate biology courses for majors and non-majors
Develop and implement effective student-centered teaching strategies that integrate faith and learning, including laboratory experiences and appropriate educational technology
Advise and mentor Biology majors and minors in academic planning, professional development, and spiritual formation
Participate in curriculum development and ongoing assessment of biology courses and programs
Engage in scholarship appropriate for a liberal arts environment
Integrate the Christian faith into classroom and laboratory environments
Participate in University committees and governance as assigned
Contribute to advising, recruitment, and retention efforts for Biology and related majors
Uphold and promote the Christian mission and values of the University in all professional activities
Assist with the assessment process and reporting for Biology and other assigned programs

What we offer

Premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages
Free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary
Access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education
Generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days
Employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan
FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC
Global outreach university mission trips
Cafeteria discounts
Parking privileges

Fulltime

Research Assistant

This position is seeking a Research Assistant to help set up equipment, experime...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Brown University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life science (neuroscience, biology, or related sciences)
Undergraduate research experience or extensive coursework in relevant sciences (grade 7)
1-2 years’ relevant laboratory experience (grade 8)
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in close collaboration with a diverse group of people, ability to work independently
Dependability and strong record keeping
Ability to quickly learn new technical skills
Ability to actively discuss ongoing work with group members, including during weekly lab meetings
Knowledge of basic electrophysiology and optical techniques
Basic computing and data analysis skills
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Job Responsibility

Help set up equipment, experimental procedures, and overseeing daily activity of the Abdelfattah research laboratory
Advance the lab’s goals through internal and external collaborations and method development
Take on individual projects
Work closely with the PI, students and departmental administrators to support the daily operations in the lab
Perform laboratory experiments according to established protocols
Help coordinate laboratory research

Fulltime

Research Specialist I

Technical Associate I position in the Drosophila genetics & genomics laboratory ...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

47972.00 - 67161.00 USD / Year

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
1 year of related work experience required involving direct assistance to researchers or equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Generate and organize large sets of data, strains, and plasmids, and should be familiar with all aspects of a laboratory to effectively help organize the lab
Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed
Excellent organization skills to help coordinate a number of projects, and the skills to help train inexperienced personnel

Job Responsibility

Under general guidance and with latitude for exercising independent technical judgment, performs research related activities limited in scope and complexity in a specialized field
Provides direct research support and offers opportunity for future experimental and scientific development
This work will support the planning, design, and execution of experiments as well as direct studies
The Research Specialist will use existing protocols and will collaborate with other laboratories
Works independently with occasional input on modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures to meet special needs of research projects
Responsibilities involve aiding the PI in the conduct of genetics, molecular biology, and genomics research
data collection and management
laboratory management
and personnel management
Research responsibilities include conducting experimental work in molecular biology and Drosophila fruitfly genetics

Fulltime

Interdisciplinary Assistant Professor in Natural Sciences

Heidelberg University is accepting applications for an Interdisciplinary Assista...

Location

United States , Tiffin

Salary:

Not provided

Heidelberg University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s Degree in chemistry, data analytics, ecology and organismal biology, mathematics, physics, or a closely related field
Teaching/Instructional/Professional experience in at least two (2) of the areas above
Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals
Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Demonstrated strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement activities
Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition
Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with professional and personal integrity
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

Job Responsibility

Teach a full-time load (24 credit hours/year) which includes lecture and laboratory courses appropriate to their expertise
Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the program’s mission and learning objectives that promote knowledge, critical thinking, and communication competency within the discipline
Attend school and university faculty meetings
Advise students in scheduling classes and making progress toward degree completion and career goals
Advise undergraduate student research projects
Contribute to school and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts, and curriculum development
Participate in University activities including but not limited to: committee assignments and activities, extra- and co-curricular activities supporting student success and achievement in alignment with a liberal arts tradition, and professional development activities which personally and academically enhance a professional academic career
Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual
May supervise student research conducted in the school or students working as teaching/prep assistants (TAs)

Fulltime

Bioinformatics Student Assistant

At Again we put CO₂ to good use. By combining millennia-old bacteria with cuttin...

Location

Denmark , København

Salary:

Not provided

Life Science Talent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a subject with both data science/coding and biology component (e.g. computational biology, bioinformatics, bioengineering with comp bio focus)
Coding experience in R and/or Python and standard bioinformatics software for sequencing data analysis
Understanding of best practices in data management and analysis
Strong attention to detail
ability to work independently

Job Responsibility

Analysis of sequencing data (RNA-Seq, whole-genome sequencing, metagenomics)
Writing basic data wrangling and analysis scripts for different types of experimental data sets
Performing literature research
Reporting analysis results in a clear and concise manner
10-15 hours per week, consistent availability on 2 days a week

What we offer

You get to work with a group of passionate scientists, working on challenging and meaningful projects.
This will be the journey of a lifetime – we are serious about our mission to reduce over 1 gigaton of CO₂ and you can play a pivotal role in making that happen.
An inclusive, empowering, and engaging work environment.

Fulltime

Director of Quality Assurance, Clinical

Responsible for leading in the development, implementation and maintenance of QA...

Location

United States , Berkeley

Salary:

220000.00 - 235000.00 USD / Year

Caribou Biosciences

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree(s) in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related Science discipline
At least 15 years of experience in clinical quality assurance (GCP, GLP and PV) in cell & gene therapy/biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
Experience working in biologics is strongly preferred
Subject Matter Expert (SME) working knowledge on current interpretation/implementation of United States Code of Federal Regulations, ICH Guidelines and other local government regulatory requirements governing clinical research
Proven track record in developing and implementing quality systems and processes in a clinical setting
Expertise in creating and executing audit plans outlining all service providers (vendor) audits, clinical investigator site audits, CSV audits and process audits
Advanced knowledge of Quality Assurance principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards
Prior GLP experience with quality oversight and auditing studies/vendors (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and independently prioritize work

Job Responsibility

Compliance Oversight: Ensure that all clinical trial activities comply with guidelines and international regulations (e.g., ICH-GCP and ICH-PV), and applicable laws
Documentation Review: Conduct thorough reviews of study-related documentation, including protocols, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, and CSRs, to verify compliance with GCP requirements
Provide Clinical Quality Assurance (GCP) strategic and technical leadership and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to clinical study teams
Partner with the teams to effect appropriate and timely documentation of quality event management, including CAPA plans in support of product pipeline
Plan and oversee activities in support of regulatory submissions and inspections
Lead GCP Inspection Readiness efforts, ensure implementation and prepare internal and external teams for Pre-Approval Inspections (PAI)
Implement, monitor, and promote best practices of all Quality Assurance Systems to ensure compliance with relevant FDA, EU and ROW regulations/directives/requirements and ICH guidelines
Quality Management System (QMS): Maintain and enhance Caribou’s QMS by implementing processes and procedures that ensure consistent adherence to GCP, GLP and PV standards throughout the clinical trial lifecycle
Develop and implement the appropriate suite of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, policies, and other related quality documents
Ensure that these systems are effectively communicated, understood, and followed by relevant stakeholders

What we offer

Comprehensive compensation package, which includes competitive salary, bonus, and equity for all employees
Generous paid vacation time, in addition to company-observed holidays
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes matching employer contributions
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Tuition reimbursement program

Fulltime

Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology

The Burnett School of Medicine at TCU is seeking outstanding applicants for a Me...

Location

United States , Fort Worth

Salary:

Not provided

Texas Christian University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD, MD or DO degree is required
Expertise in microbiology and/or immunology or related field is required
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in pre-clinical or pre-clerkship medical education program development and assessment
Evidence of teaching excellence in an undergraduate medical education or health professional education setting
Qualify for academic appointment (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) in a School of Medicine academic department

Job Responsibility

Lead and coordinate components of the integrated undergraduate medical school curriculum in medical microbiology, immunology and molecular biology, as aligned with the candidate’s expertise
Teach in the phase 1 Mechanism of Health and Disease (MHD) courses and in the phase 2 curriculum for discipline specific needs
Exhibit teaching and facilitation skills that promote student-centered learning
Work with course directors and other school leaders to develop, review, and refine course materials, including pre-work, session plans, assignments, and summative and formative assessments within applicant’s area of expertise
Facilitate Step 1 board review content related to microbiology and immunology as needed
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and integration and modify and adapt instructional content and methods in response to feedback and in collaboration with course and curricular leadership
Integrate national trends in medical education and their discipline into the school’s innovative educational practice
Complete training and other faculty development activities to acquire and improve skills in preparing and delivering active learning modalities used throughout the curriculum
Be available for student consultation including scheduled office hours
Maintain an active research agenda, with a focus on medical education and innovation curricular approaches

Fulltime

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Biology

Eastern Kentucky University

Location:
United States , Richmond

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
May 11, 2026

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