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Research Assistant | Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology

Rockefeller University

New York, NY · Posted October 13, 2026

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About the job

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology is focused on dissecting the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing the generation of antibody specificity and the translation of that specificity into cellular responses. Our work seeks to identify the genetic components that initiate B cell activation upon antigenic challenge, the controls that maintain tolerance both centrally and in the periphery, and the mechanisms that govern the coupling of antibody specificity to effector cell response. Overview

The Research Assistant will support research conducted at the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology, working on projects that aim to develop and characterize the activity of engineered anti-inflammatory therapeutics, evaluating them in animal models of autoimmunity and chronic inflammatory diseases, as well as in projects related to immune responses to infection and vaccination.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Designing, expressing, and purifying recombinant proteins

Designing and conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments

Analyzing and managing experimental data

Maintaining and screening of animal colonies

Performing related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in science

Willing to work with in vivo animal models (mice)

Ability to work as part of a team and conduct experiments in a diligent manner

Strong time management and organizational skills

Abiility to meet deliverables and deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational background and prior laboratory experience in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related discipline

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $50,000.00/Yr. Compensation Range: Max

USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Responsibilities include:

Designing, expressing, and purifying recombinant proteins

Designing and conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments

Analyzing and managing experimental data

Maintaining and screening of animal colonies

Performing related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in science

Willing to work with in vivo animal models (mice)

Ability to work as part of a team and conduct experiments in a diligent manner

Strong time management and organizational skills

Abiility to meet deliverables and deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational background and prior laboratory experience in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related discipline

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.