Plant Transformation & Genome Editing Specialist

University of California at Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Innovative Genomics Institute at UC Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Specialist in the Cho Lab to advance plant transformation and genome editing. The role involves establishing protocols, preparing materials, and maintaining growth facilities, with duties spanning experimental execution and inter-lab collaboration.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree is required, and the position supports collaboration across a dynamic research environment at UC Berkeley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve plant transformation and gene editing protocols in major crop species.
• Produce materials for use in experiments and maintain materials in growth chambers and greenhouse settings.
• Conduct experiments such as introducing DNA and RNPs into plants and regenerating plants via tissue culture.
• Screen target genes for editing efficiency and contribute ideas to advance PGTF research.
• Collaborate inter-laboratory, sharing materials and information.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

Job description

The Innovative Genomics Institute at UC Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Specialist in the Cho Lab to advance plant transformation and genome editing. The role involves establishing protocols, preparing materials, and maintaining growth facilities, with duties spanning experimental execution and inter-lab collaboration.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree is required, and the position supports collaboration across a dynamic research environment at UC Berkeley.