Research Associate I, Viral Tools & Brain Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

The Allen Institute is seeking a Research Associate I to join the Viral Technology team, performing laboratory tasks involving production, purification, titration, and characterization of AAV, lentiviruses, and rabies viruses. The role requires meticulous records and a willingness to learn new skills.

Essential functions include molecular cloning, cell culture maintenance, viral titer measurement, and contributing to in vitro/in vivo virus characterization, with onsite work at the Seattle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (e.g. Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Virology, Neuroscience, or related field)
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology
• 1-2 years of laboratory or research experience
• 1-2 years of virus production or in vivo/vitro applications
• 1-2 years of experience in epifluorescence or confocal microscopy
• Basic knowledge of brain anatomy
• Experience working in a Biosafety Level II lab environment

Responsibilities

• Molecular cloning and DNA/RNA purification
• Maintain different cell lines, including passaging, cryopreservation and thawing
• Produce, purify, and measure the titers of viral preps
• Support in vitro and in vivo virus characterization
• Follow SOPs and good laboratory practices

Skills

Molecular cloning

DNA/RNA purification

Virus production

Epifluorescence microscopy

Confocal microscopy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

Epifluorescence microscopy

Confocal microscopy

Biosafety II practices

Job description

The Allen Institute is seeking a Research Associate I to join the Viral Technology team, performing laboratory tasks involving production, purification, titration, and characterization of AAV, lentiviruses, and rabies viruses. The role requires meticulous records and a willingness to learn new skills.

Essential functions include molecular cloning, cell culture maintenance, viral titer measurement, and contributing to in vitro/in vivo virus characterization, with onsite work at the Seattle