Lead Lab Animal Research Associate

University of California; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Staff Research Associate 3 to oversee animal studies in the Schaffer Lab, including designing experiments, administering precise intracranial injections, and maintaining meticulous records. The role involves managing animal colonies, performing pre- and post-operative care, and ensuring strict EH&S compliance.

The position supports grant activities and requires experience with AAV vectors and high-precision surgical techniques, working within a

Qualifications

• Experience with mouse models, intracranial injections, and animal handling.
• Proficiency in synthesizing AAV preparations and precise surgical techniques.
• Familiar with EH&S guidelines and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all animal studies in the lab and ensure EH&S compliance.
• Perform intraparenchymal injections for AAV vector experiments.
• Manage animal colonies, including strain, sex, age, and health monitoring.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical procedures.
• Maintain experimental notebooks and communicate plans and timelines.
• Contribute to grant proposals and reporting activities.
• Coordinate with collaborators and maintain lab protocols.

Skills

Mouse models

Intracranial injections

Animal surgery

AAV preparations

Laboratory protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or bioengineering

PhD preferred

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Staff Research Associate 3 to oversee animal studies in the Schaffer Lab, including designing experiments, administering precise intracranial injections, and maintaining meticulous records. The role involves managing animal colonies, performing pre- and post-operative care, and ensuring strict EH&S compliance.

The position supports grant activities and requires experience with AAV vectors and high-precision surgical techniques, working within a