Mouse Brain Proteomics Research Associate I

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Institute in Seattle seeks a Research Associate I to join a multidisciplinary team studying how neuronal proteomes shape brain circuit function. You will contribute to large-scale workflows for molecular profiling of defined neuronal populations and synapse types in the mouse brain, developing scalable experimental approaches and generating complex datasets.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to collaborate across teams; you will gain hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue dissections and biochemical preparation of mouse brain samples for downstream molecular profiling and imaging workflows.
• Execute experimental workflows for synapse isolation, fluorescence-based sorting, and proteomic sample preparation.
• Execute histology, fluorescence imaging, and tissue processing workflows.
• Support molecular biology and viral vector preparation workflows.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and experimental records using established methods.
• Contribute to optimization, troubleshooting, and quality control of experimental workflows.
• Coordinate with internal teams and core facilities to support large-scale data and sample generation.
• Present results and summarize experimental progress within the team.
• Follow SOPs, good laboratory practices, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Mouse tissue processing

Histology

Microscopy

Flow cytometry

Automation

Experimental workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience/biology/biochemistry/molecular biology/chemistry

Job description

Allen Institute in Seattle seeks a Research Associate I to join a multidisciplinary team studying how neuronal proteomes shape brain circuit function. You will contribute to large-scale workflows for molecular profiling of defined neuronal populations and synapse types in the mouse brain, developing scalable experimental approaches and generating complex datasets.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to collaborate across teams; you will gain hands-on