Research Assistant II (Rare Disease Translational Center)

Location: Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Salary: $42,751–$71,575 per year, determined by experience.

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on genetics, disease modeling, and translational biomedical research.

What you will do

• Characterize disease progression and treatment response in clinically relevant mouse models.
• Perform tissue collection, histology, microscopy, quantitative image analysis, molecular assays, RNA-seq, and proteomics workflows.
• Troubleshoot research procedures, refine methods and quality-control measures, and maintain research documentation.
• Conduct and coordinate multiple experiments, manage laboratory inventory and equipment, and summarize results using scientific and statistical tools.
• Demonstrate procedures, assist with training, and contribute to manuscripts, reports, presentations, and grant materials.
• Apply comprehensive mouse handling and husbandry skills to support research operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience required; 4 years preferred.
• Comprehensive mouse handling and husbandry skills required.
• Experience developing research protocols and conducting multiple concurrent assignments or multifaceted projects.
• Established understanding of laboratory safety practices and a demonstrated history of safe laboratory conduct.
• Ability to organize time effectively, manage details, prepare technical documents and presentations, and use advanced computer skills.
• Professional, positive, flexible team-oriented approach and ability to interact productively with individuals across the research program.
• Ability to work flexible evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, with regular, reliable, and consistent attendance.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work supporting rare disease translational research.
• Work directly with foundations and basic and clinical research teams to develop custom mouse and cell-based/in vitro models.
• Opportunity to contribute to research involving gene therapy, RNA-based treatments, and preclinical therapeutic studies.
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided across all job classifications.