Lab Administrative Research Technician- King Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute•Berkeley, CA

13d•$24 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

You will provide administrative and technical support to the Investigator and laboratory staff in the King Lab at UC Berkeley, which studies the origins of animal multicellularity. This is a one-year position (with the possibility of extension) that is designed as a bridge to graduate school or other advanced opportunities. Duties include both hands-on research support and day-to-day lab operations and administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, life sciences, or a related field.
One or more years of related laboratory and administrative support experience.
Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques, including sterile technique and basic molecular biology (e.g., PCR).
Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively with a diverse research community.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to learn new software applications and laboratory techniques.
Ability to keep accurate and thorough records of work performed.
Self-motivation and a growth mindset: you actively seek out new skills and take ownership of your work.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist scientists with cell culture (sterile technique), microscopy, flow cytometry (FACS), and standard molecular biology procedures (PCR, cloning, etc.).
Help maintain choanoflagellate cell lines and prepare media and stock solutions.
Learn new experimental techniques and contribute to active research projects.
Participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and planning sessions.
Maintain inventories of consumables and reagents, including antibody, plasmid, and cryogenic dewar records.
Order and receive supplies and equipment; oversee service contracts and asset records.
Coordinate shipments of laboratory strains and reagents to collaborators and outside scientists.
Act as liaison between the lab and HHMI and UC Berkeley administrative offices (procurement, MTAs, staff transitions).
Coordinate with safety offices to ensure regulatory compliance; manage amendments and renewals for lab permits and protocols.
Organize lab events and coordinate arrangements for visitors.
Process and track reimbursements for the Investigator, lab members, and visiting scientists.
Oversee multi-lab equipment-sharing and ensure all users are properly trained.