The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Invertebrate Zoology department is seeking a part-time Laboratory Research Assistant. Under supervision, the Laboratory Research Assistant will perform standard repetitive laboratory procedures, assisting the Principal Investigator and researchers in the Goodheart Lab. The Laboratory Research Assistant is responsible for laboratory maintenance and research support duties including care of invertebrates (mollusk. cnidarian, and algae colonies), organization of lab space, ordering supplies, and maintaining lab equipment. The Research Assistant will also assist in taking inventory of supplies and maintaining lab safety protocols. They will also participate in routine and standard experimental procedures involving embryology, molecular biology (RNA and DNA extraction and sequencing, PCR), HCR in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, and sample preparation for various types of imaging (e.g., histochemistry, microCT).
Applicants should display a meticulous attention to detail and be willing to work with animals (mollusks and cnidarians).
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Perform maintenance and organization of the lab sea slug, cnidarian, and algae colonies.
- Assist with routine and standard experimental procedures involving embryology, molecular biology, and imaging, as needed.
- Make contributions (i.e., data analysis, preparation of figures, writing, and other contributions) toward manuscripts.
- Maintain organization of lab spaces, order supplies, and service equipment. Maintain online and physical records, including lab notebooks, web pages, and online communication between lab members.
The expected salary for the Laboratory Research Assistant is $22/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.
