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Meharry Medical College

Research Assistant

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

The Research Assistant should have prior experience with multi-tasking skills in working wet lab ... Human cell and tissue culture studies, microbiome and cytokine analysis in various specimens * IHC ...

Meharry Medical College

Research Assistant

Campus, IL

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

The Research Assistant should have prior experience with multi-tasking skills in working wet lab ... Human cell and tissue culture studies, microbiome and cytokine analysis in various specimens * IHC ...

The University of Miami

Research Assistant 1 (A)

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Research Assistant 1 The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting ... Support microbiome and metabolomic studies through stool and tissue sample collection, data ...

University of Miami

Research Assistant 1 (A)

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Research Assistant 1 The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting ... Support microbiome and metabolomic studies through stool and tissue sample collection, data ...

Texas A&M AgriLife

Research Assistant

Overton, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Overton Proposed Minimum ... Conducts soil analysis for microbiome, DNA extraction, designs and runs qPCR assays and ...

Tamus

Research Assistant

Overton, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Overton Proposed Minimum ... Conducts soil analysis for microbiome, DNA extraction, designs and runs qPCR assays and ...

University of Miami

Research Assistant 1 (A)

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Research Assistant 1 The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting ... Support microbiome and metabolomic studies through stool and tissue sample collection, data ...

University of Miami

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

Research Assistant 1 The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting ... Support microbiome and metabolomic studies through stool and tissue sample collection, data ...

NCIRE

Staff Research Associate I

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$24.11 - $28.87/hr

The Nayak Lab (nayak.ucsf.edu) has an opening for a research assistant I who is interested in advancing our knowledge of the gut microbiome and its impact on rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid ...

NCIRE

Staff Research Associate I

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$24.11 - $28.87/hr

The Nayak Lab (nayak.ucsf.edu) has an opening for a research assistant I who is interested in advancing our knowledge of the gut microbiome and its impact on rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for microbiome research assistant in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Microbiome Research Assistant supports scientific studies focused on the communities of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that live in various environments, including the human body. Their responsibilities often include preparing samples, conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining lab equipment. They work closely with researchers to investigate how microbiomes impact health, disease, and ecosystems. Additionally, they may assist with literature reviews and the preparation of research reports or publications.

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Research Assistant

Nashville, TN • On-site

Meharry Medical College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

The Research Assistant should have prior experience with multi-tasking skills in working wet lab/bench research. The research assistant will directly assist PI and PI lab and able to work with cell culture, processing clinical specimens and animal studies. This person must have adequate wet lab (ELISA's, Protein, RNA experiments; cellular/molecular) research experience, including microbiome and cytokine analysis in all kinds of specimens.
Daily Operations
  • Human cell and tissue culture studies, microbiome and cytokine analysis in various specimens
  • IHC, Western blotting, RT-PCR and other wet lab experiments as needed
  • Lab maintenance
  • Record keeping, data analysis
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills
  • Prior experience in wet lab research (RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell culture, animal handling, able to learn new methods etc)
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, particularly skills in MSExcel
  • Experience in database creation
  • Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skils

Preferred Skills
  • Prior experience in wet lab research (RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cell culture, animal handling, able to learn new methods etc)
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, particularly skills in MSExcel
  • Experience in database creation
  • Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

Required Education and Experience
  • BS/MS (Clinical/Physiology/Biochemistry/Biomedical/oral biology)
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience working

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