Research Assistant I - Cell Developmental & Regenerative Biology

The Research Assistant will support ongoing projects in the laboratory focused on microglial immune responses and neuroinflammation. Working under the supervision of a senior postdoctoral fellow, the student will assist with day-to-day experimental activities involving human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)–derived microglia.

• Maintain and assist with mammalian cell culture
• Prepare culture media and laboratory reagents
• Support differentiation and maintenance of iPSC-derived cell types
• Assist with experiments examining microglial inflammatory responses
• Prepare stimulation conditions and collect experimental samples
• Perform basic biochemical and molecular assays
• Support immunostaining and microscopy-based imaging experiments
• Prepare samples for downstream analyses
• Assist with general laboratory organization and workflow
• Maintain lab supplies and inventory
• Support reagent preparation and lab upkeep
• Document experimental procedures and record results in electronic lab notebooks
• Participate in regular lab meetings
• Receive training in experimental design, data organization, and biomedical research best practices

• Education: HS/GED
• Experience: None