Shriners Children’s is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

The Research Specialist assists with the execution of the research plan which includes selection of subjects/cases, collaboration to develop the research protocol, sample preparation and testing, data collection, data analysis and preparations for presentation and publication.  This position will be responsible for DNA/RNA extraction from blood/saliva samples, quantification and storage and shipping to core labs.  Must have knowledge of whole genome sequencing analysis software, PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing of DNA samples, real time quantitative PCR, microarray analysis, reverse transcription of mRNA followed by DNA sequencing, and RNA seq analysis

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in science required

Required experience

At least one(1) or more years of relevant research experience

Certification/licensure

Computer proficiency in Windows 10, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience with WES/WGS software is preferred

Coursework, training or experience in human genetics preferred

Experience wiht human genome database, such as UCSC Genome Browser, gnomAD preferred

Human Subject Protection and GCP certification required upojn hire.  Training renewed every three years

Additional experience

Working knowledge of the clinical research process

Knowledge of ethical standards for research and a commitment to protect all participants