Research Assistant (Joint BioEnergy Institute)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory•Berkeley, CA

6d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Berkeley Lab’s (LBNL) Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division has an opening for a Research Assistant to join the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI)! In this exciting role, you will support the execution of the Department of Energy (DOE) mission-critical project goals, along with other federally sponsored projects. You will perform techniques requiring molecular and biochemical skills to plan and execute projects for experimental procedures. This position has an anticipated start date of May 1, 2026 and will be performed onsite in Emeryville, CA. We’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes! Why join Berkeley Lab? We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on: Exceptional health benefits. Generous paid time off, sick time off, and holidays. A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams!

Requirements

General knowledge of laboratory practices, including conducting experiments and basic safety protocol.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain records and manage data.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to follow written laboratory protocols and work within an interdisciplinary research team.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, or a related field.
Demonstrated willingness to learn and apply new techniques.

Responsibilities

Collect information and data through experimentation.
Prepare technical reports and documentation to summarize results.
Perform on the job training to conduct routine molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemical techniques using microbial hosts including, Pseudomonas putida KT2440 and Corynebacterium glutamicum.
Perform on the job training to construct and verify recombinant plasmids and strains of P. putida KT2440 and C. glutamicum using CRISPR and other programmable nuclease-assisted recombineering strategies.
Assist with sample preparation for whole-genome sequencing and functional genomics approaches such as RNA-seq and proteomics.
Assist with utilizing statistical software and programming tools to support data analysis.
Assist with generating technical manuscripts, reports, standard operating procedures, and presentations.
Perform on the job training to assist with standard analytical chemistry and quantification techniques, including HPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS, and colorimetric assays.