Research Assistant Senior

Job description

A Research Assistant II position is open to provide support to a project between Oak Ridge National Lab and Meharry Medical College + Fisk University. The individual will work closely with students (undergrad/grad/medical), postdoctoral fellows, and the laboratory manager in a dynamic laboratory environment. The key role of the RA II will be to perform administrative, research, and technical duties for the laboratory. Primary responsibility will be to support many aspects of well-functioning wetlab, including production of recombinant proteins, crystallization of proteins, and determining the structure of proteins using neutron diffraction, equipment care, supply inventory maintenance, and other essential tasks. The ability to function independently, and as part of a team, is critical. Must communicate clearly, be organized, and have attention to detail. This RA II position will focus on a collaborative effort to accelerate the discovery of structural mechanisms using DNP-enhanced neutron protein crystallography. An ideal applicant would be highly motivated with strong analytical skills and enjoy working independently as well as in a collaborative environment. A background in prote...