Plant Genomics Transformation Specialist

Berkeley International; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Innovative Genomics Institute at UC Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Specialist in the Plant Genomics and Transformation Facility. The role focuses on establishing and improving plant transformation and genome editing protocols in major crop species.

The position is based at UC Berkeley. Responsibilities include producing materials for experiments, maintaining growth chambers and greenhouses, conducting DNA/RNP introductions, tissue culture regeneration, and screening editing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree is required.
• Experience with plant transformation, gene editing, or tissue culture is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve plant transformation and genome editing protocols in major crop species.
• Produce materials for experiments and maintain growth chambers and greenhouse materials.
• Conduct DNA/RNP introductions and regenerate plants via tissue culture.
• Screen candidate edits for efficiency and collaborate across laboratories.
• Contribute original ideas to advance PGTF research.

Skills

Plant genomics

Laboratory work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

Job description

The Innovative Genomics Institute at UC Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Specialist in the Plant Genomics and Transformation Facility. The role focuses on establishing and improving plant transformation and genome editing protocols in major crop species.

The position is based at UC Berkeley. Responsibilities include producing materials for experiments, maintaining growth chambers and greenhouses, conducting DNA/RNP introductions, tissue culture regeneration, and screening editing