Assistant / Associate Specialist - Plant Transformation and Genome Editing - Innovative Genomics Institute

University of California at Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Innovative Genomics Institute at UC Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Specialist in the Cho Lab to advance plant transformation and genome editing. The role involves establishing protocols, preparing materials, and maintaining growth facilities, with duties spanning experimental execution and inter-lab collaboration.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree is required, and the position supports collaboration across a dynamic research environment at UC Berkeley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve plant transformation and gene editing protocols in major crop species.
• Produce materials for use in experiments and maintain materials in growth chambers and greenhouse settings.
• Conduct experiments such as introducing DNA and RNPs into plants and regenerating plants via tissue culture.
• Screen target genes for editing efficiency and contribute ideas to advance PGTF research.
• Collaborate inter-laboratory, sharing materials and information.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

Job description

The Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applicants for an Assistant/Associate Specialist in the Cho Lab, in the area of plant transformation and genome editing.

Departmental Overview:

The Innovative Genomics Institute is a joint effort between the Bay Area’s leading scientific research institutions, UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, with affiliates at UC Davis, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Gladstone Institutes, and other institutions. The IGI’s diverse group of leading scientists have powerful interdisciplinary expertise. They conduct world-class research, driven by the real possibility of using genome engineering to treat human diseases, end hunger, and respond to climate change.

In addition to our scientific efforts, the IGI is committed to advancing public understanding of genome engineering, providing resources for the broader community, and guiding the ethical use of these technologies.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the IGI Plant Genomics and Transformation Facility (PGTF) Director, the Plant Genomics Assistant/Associate Specialist is responsible for establishing and improving plant transformation and gene editing protocols in major crop species. Responsibilities include producing materials for use in experiments, maintaining materials in growth chamber and greenhouse settings, and conducting experiments such as introducing DNA and RNPs into plants and regenerating plants via tissue culture and screening of target genes for editing efficiency. The incumbent is expected to contribute original ideas to advance PGTF research as well as conduct inter-laboratory collaboration, including the exchange of materials and information.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree