Laboratory Research Assistant I — Cellular Biology

ADP, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego seeks a Research Assistant I to support the Colas Lab on the RILPL1 project, performing cell culture, hypertrophy assays, and histology.

The role involves learning new technologies, keeping careful records, and analyzing data from imaging, qPCR, and Western blot. It is an onsite position fostering collaboration and scientific rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field or equivalent education, training and/or experience.
• Prior lab experience is a plus; experience with mammalian cell culture, mouse handling/husbandry, immunofluorescence or histology, and standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western blot) is preferred.
• IACUC training will be provided if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Performs cell culture, siRNA/shRNA transfection, and hypertrophy assays in myoblast and myotube models, and processes mouse tissue for histology and myofiber size analysis.
• Troubleshoots problems and develops solutions to technical problems of moderate to high scope using independent thinking, literature, and colleagues as resources to solve problems.
• Provides interpretation and analysis of RILPL1 project data (imaging, qPCR, Western blot). Maintains various reagent collections and inventories, and orders lab supplies as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego seeks a Research Assistant I to support the Colas Lab on the RILPL1 project, performing cell culture, hypertrophy assays, and histology.

The role involves learning new technologies, keeping careful records, and analyzing data from imaging, qPCR, and Western blot. It is an onsite position fostering collaboration and scientific rigor.