Research Assistant, Cellular Communication & Aging Lab

Salk Institute for Biological Studies; San Diego (CA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Transit program

Parking program

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

The Research Assistant I at the Salk Institute supports the Guldner Lab's work on how cells communicate via proteins, especially during aging and neurodegeneration. You will perform standard molecular biology procedures, manage samples, assist with mouse-related studies, collect data, and support general lab operations.

You will receive training, maintain detailed records, follow protocols, and communicate results to the team, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on advancing

Competenze

• No professional experience required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field; 2 years in a scientific role if degree in another discipline.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office; R Studio; Accounting Software; Inventory Software.
• Preferred: Lab internships and experience with mice, molecular biology, in vivo research, and proteomics.

Mansioni

• Perform routine molecular and cellular biology procedures supporting intercellular protein communication, aging, and neurodegeneration studies.
• Support mouse-related experiments, including treatment, behavioral analyses, and tissue collection.
• Assist with DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, protein prep, and other established assays.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and organize data.

Conoscenze

Lab experience

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Mouse handling

Mass spectrometry

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Strumenti

R Studio

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Inventory Software

Descrizione del lavoro

The Research Assistant I at the Salk Institute supports the Guldner Lab's work on how cells communicate via proteins, especially during aging and neurodegeneration. You will perform standard molecular biology procedures, manage samples, assist with mouse-related studies, collect data, and support general lab operations.

You will receive training, maintain detailed records, follow protocols, and communicate results to the team, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on advancing