Neurodegeneration Research Associate I

The J David Gladstone Institutes; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Paid vacation

Commuter benefits

Shuttle transportation

Job summary

Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco's Mission Bay is seeking a Research Associate I to join a team studying age-related neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation. You will maintain and differentiate patient iPSCs into neurons, microglia, and astrocytes, performing cell-based assays and imaging to explore disease mechanisms.

The role offers exposure to high-throughput screening, machine learning approaches, and collaboration with industry partners, with opportunities to present data and

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Biology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of research experience with basic biology skills and sterile technique.
• Experience with cell culture, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate human iPSCs into neural lineages and perform cell-based assays.
• Carry out automated and manual imaging assays using biosensors.
• Perform ELISA, western blot, immunocytochemistry, and confocal microscopy.
• Conduct DNA work (cloning, PCR) and basic molecular biology.
• Analyze imaging data with R, Galaxy, and ImageJ to prepare datasets.
• Document procedures and communicate results in meetings.

Skills

Cell culture

Microscopy

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Biology or related field

0-2 years research experience

Tools

ImageJ

Galaxy

Nextflow

Python

Job description

Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco's Mission Bay is seeking a Research Associate I to join a team studying age-related neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation. You will maintain and differentiate patient iPSCs into neurons, microglia, and astrocytes, performing cell-based assays and imaging to explore disease mechanisms.

The role offers exposure to high-throughput screening, machine learning approaches, and collaboration with industry partners, with opportunities to present data and