Novato, California
Posted: 30-May-23
Location: Novato, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000 - $65,000
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Internal Number: 202325
POSITION SUMMARY
The Andersen lab at the Buck Institute is inviting applications for a position as a Research Associate (RA). The focus of the Andersen lab is to uncover how cellular aging can impact upon neurodegenerative disease with the goal of developing therapeutics to treat age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
We are currently seeking an RA to work closely with senior scientists in the lab, to establish whether a candidate drug can mitigate systemic & neuropathology in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- DATA Acquisition & Analysis
- Preparation & Presentation of Scientific Findings
- Tissue Sectioning
- Immuno-Histochemistry
- Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy
- Western Blotting
- Quantitative PCR
- ELISA
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- BA/BS in Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with tissues or cell culture is required.
Specialized Skills
- Strong aptitude, background, and knowledge of basic scientific theory.
- Highly motivated to perform research.
- Excellent technical and problem-solving ability.
- Precise attention to detail and accuracy.
- Works well both independently and with other scientists under general supervision.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Full training in specialized aspects of the work will be provided.
- Prior experience with any of the ‘key responsibilities’ is a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 commensurate with lab/research experience.
- This is a full-time, onsite position.
- Dynamic work environment at the forefront of science using state-of-the-art techniques.
- Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, generous holiday/vacation/sick leave, and 401(k) with 5% employer match.
- Collaborative environment – both for science and social activities
