Research Associate II, Konermann Lab
About The Position
We are seeking a Research Associate II to join the Konermann Laboratory at the Arc Institute.You will collaborate closely with experienced scientists to advance in vitro and in vivo projects focused on understanding brain development. This project builds on previous work in genome-scale CRISPR screening (Konermann et al., 2015; Biering et al., 2021; Wei et al., 2023) and aims at combining modern functional genomics and neuroscience tools to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying brain development and function. The ideal candidate will have experience in molecular biology, single cell RNA sequencing pipelines, in vitro and in vivo work. This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates considering PhD programs, as you will participate in all stages of a research project under the guidance of experienced scientists.
Requirements
- BS with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS in molecular biology, neuroscience, or another relevant field. Relevant experience includes independent lab work during undergraduate studies.
- Strong hands-on experience with molecular biology (cloning and NGS) required.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Be both a strong individual contributor as well as a collaborative team member.
- Ability to work some weekends as needed (days off can be swapped for weekdays).
- Highly motivated, curious, and a team player
Nice To Haves
- Experience with human stem cell work and/or in vivo mouse work is preferred but not required for the role.
- Experience with computational skills including scRNA-seq analysis is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with senior scientists and RAs in the laboratory to conduct high-throughput CRISPR experiments
- Utilize a wide array of high-throughput molecular biology techniques, such as Gibson and Golden gate assembly, DNA/RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR/dPCR, and more
- Independently conduct NGS library prep methods (single cell, bulk: long and short read).
- Assist with research planning, execution, analysis, troubleshooting, and data interpretation with a high degree of independence and continued support from the rest of the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
