Research Associate - Molecular Biology (Leonetti Group)

Research Associate - Molecular Biology (Leonetti Group)

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF ) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. We support some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments.
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas.
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond.

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

Come develop multidisciplinary skills in a collegial non-profit environment that brings together biologists, engineers, and data scientists!

The Intracellular Architecture Group at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub strives to map how the human cell is built. For this, we combine CRISPR, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy, proteomics, robotics, software engineering, and data science. We build large datasets and use them to draw new biological insights. For example, our flagship OpenCell project provides a large reference of protein localization and interactions that can be mined and reused by the entire community for discovery. Our science is fully open-source and published in journals like Science and Nature Methods .

We are seeking a Research Associate - Molecular Biology to help build a state-of-the-art imaging screening platform that will be applied to cell-based disease models. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in cell biology and biotechnology, supported by experts in a highly collaborative and well-funded scientific environment. Recent graduates interested in research experience before applying to graduate or medical school are welcome to apply.

You will

• Engineer and maintain cell lines with the help of robotics.
• Manipulate cellular function using chemical and CRISPR perturbations.
• Conduct sequencing experiments.
• Perform data and image analysis.
• Author publications.

You have

• B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of molecular biology experience in a research laboratory setting.
• At least 1 year of microscopy experience.
• Passion for research.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and open science.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with CRISPR methods.
• Experience with tissue culture.

Compensation

• Research Associate I = $52,000 - $77,000.
• Research Associate II = $67,000 - $99,000.

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease.
• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise.
• Access to collaborators, resources, and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the Bay Area and beyond.
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do every day. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off, and a generous parental leave policy.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.