Senior Research Assistant - Stem Cells & Genome Editing

Ultipro; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Transit/Parking program

Job summary

The Salk Institute is seeking a Research Assistant for the Cell Technologies and Engineering Core to work on human stem cell models and disease-focused projects. You will support cell modeling across campus centers and assist with culture, genome editing, and biobanking tasks under general supervision.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with human cell lines, CRISPR-based approaches, and routine molecular biology assays, with a focus on aging and Alzheimer’s disease research.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in human cell culture research environments.
• Proficient with standard cell and molecular biology assays.
• Experience in CRISPR design and methods.
• Experience growing diverse cell lines from a single cell.
• Genotyping and troubleshooting experience.
• Basic light and fluorescence microscopy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and microscopy imaging/analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Cultures various human cell lines (dermal fibroblasts, stem cells, iPSCs).
• Performs molecular biology tasks: DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis.
• Conducts CRISPR gene targeting and related validation assays.
• Maintains lab notebooks and biobanking records with accuracy.
• Performs instrument maintenance and calibrations; ensures supply inventory.
• Provide customer service and training to colleagues.

Skills

Human cell culture

Molecular biology assays

CRISPR design

Cell line expansion

Genotyping

Microscopy

Microsoft Office & imaging software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Salk Institute is seeking a Research Assistant for the Cell Technologies and Engineering Core to work on human stem cell models and disease-focused projects. You will support cell modeling across campus centers and assist with culture, genome editing, and biobanking tasks under general supervision.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with human cell lines, CRISPR-based approaches, and routine molecular biology assays, with a focus on aging and Alzheimer’s disease research.