Advanced Animal Research Associate – AAV & Surgeries

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Staff Research Associate 3 to oversee all animal work in the Schaffer Lab. You will design animal experiments, perform precise surgeries, maintain colonies, and interpret data, with responsibilities spanning planning, execution, and reporting.

The role emphasizes EH&S compliance, meticulous recordkeeping, and proactive troubleshooting to support translational neuroscience research in QB3-Berkeley.

Qualifications

• Experience with mouse models including intracranial injections and perioperative care.
• Ability to oversee full lifecycle of animal research projects with EH&S compliance.
• Proficiency in synthesizing adeno-associated virus preparations and conducting precise surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all animal studies and lab operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Conduct precision intraparenchymal surgeries and manage animal colonies.
• Prepare reports on all phases of animal studies and communicate timelines.

Skills

Mouse models

EH&S compliance

AAV preparations

Surgical techniques

Lab communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or bioengineering

PhD preferred

Tools

AAV production equipment

Intracranial injection tools

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Staff Research Associate 3 to oversee all animal work in the Schaffer Lab. You will design animal experiments, perform precise surgeries, maintain colonies, and interpret data, with responsibilities spanning planning, execution, and reporting.

The role emphasizes EH&S compliance, meticulous recordkeeping, and proactive troubleshooting to support translational neuroscience research in QB3-Berkeley.