Research Assistant II – DNA Imaging

About you:

You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the opportunity to explore your scientific interests and apply your knowledge to tackle ambitious projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment with resources and support from top-notch scientific, operations, and administrative professionals. You enjoy working with highly motivated, diverse teams and leveraging your expertise to create innovations that can change the world.

About the role:

As a Research Assistant within the Yin Lab at the Wyss Institute, you will play a vital role in advancing our DNA imaging projects. We have developed an innovative pipeline that utilizes DNA barcoding for rapid, high-throughput sequential imaging across various tissue modalities. Reporting to the project leads, you will be an essential part of our research team, contributing to key studies involving the development of DNA-barcoded molecular probes and biomarker detections at the sub-cellular level. This role will also involve closely collaborating on the continuous improvement of our high-throughput biomolecular imaging techniques.

What you'll do:

• Maintain long-term mammalian cell cultures of immortalized cell lines with guidance from senior staff

• Perform antibody purification and validation under the supervision of senior staff

• Perform Immuno-fluorescence in tissue and cells under the supervision of senior staff

• Assist in developing and optimizing new experimental protocols under the supervision of the project leads

• Order supplies and perform support activities and lab maintenance

• Accurately and thoroughly document experimental observations and protocols and help maintain a high level of organizational efficiency within the lab.