Investigator Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• exceptional health benefits
• retirement plans
• time off
• a range of recognition and wellness programs