Laboratory Assistant I

NCIRE - The Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to join their Neuroimmunology Research Lab. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in a biomedical research environment, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will assist with various laboratory tasks, including animal behavior experiments, cell culture, and sequencing library preparation. Ideal for someone eager to grow in the field of research, this role promises valuable exposure to innovative projects and a collaborative team atmosphere. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about science, this position could be your gateway to a rewarding career!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or undergraduate status in relevant fields.
• Experience with cell culture and animal handling required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory upkeep and sequencing library generation.
• Support animal behavior experiments and maintain data records.

Skills

Cell culture methods

Animal handling

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy (Excel, GraphPad Prism)

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology

Undergraduate status in biochemistry

Undergraduate status in immunology

Tools

Windows Excel

GraphPad Prism

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Position Description:

The Neuroimmunology Research Lab within the UCSF Department of Medicine is offering an entry-level research assistant position. This opportunity is intended for someone interested in gaining laboratory experience.

Job Details

Description

The Neuroimmunology Research Lab within the UCSF Department of Medicine is offering an entry-level research assistant position. Our laboratory has pioneered the study of murine microglia and macrophages in neurodegenerative diseases, such as traumatic brain injury and neurological lupus.

Ongoing projects focus on the role of macrophages and inflammatory genes in traumatic brain injury and experimental lupus models.

The successful applicant will assist senior lab staff with murine-based studies involving techniques such as animal behavior experiments, sequencing library preparation, animal colony maintenance, cell culture, and cytokine assays.

Essential Functions

• Assist principal investigator (PI) and senior staff with routine laboratory upkeep.
• Assist with sequencing library generation.
• Help with transgenic mouse breeding and PCR genotyping.
• Support routine cell culture and animal behavior experiments.
• Assist with cytokine assays.
• Maintain data, experiment records, and protocols.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or undergraduate status in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, or immunology.
• Experience with cell culture methods and animal handling.
• Ability to work collaboratively and assist in training junior staff.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literacy, especially in Windows Excel and GraphPad Prism for data analysis and graphing.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work environment is a biomedical research laboratory, which may include noise and temperature variations. The role may require standing, sitting for extended periods, and computer use.

The salary range is $18.67-$21.42 per hour, with actual offer based on experience, location, and other factors. Additional compensation such as bonuses may be available.

NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to US government research access requirements, qualified US citizens will be prioritized.