Research Associate I, Arce Lab

Arc Institute • Palo Alto, CA

9d • $29

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Associate I to join the Arce Lab at the Arc Institute. In this role you will support ongoing research in the lab through experimentation and organizational contributions. You will work closely with the PI to pursue scientific questions about the immune system in an effort to better understand and treat immune mediated diseases. As you progress in the role, you will have the opportunity to independently lead sub-projects under the guidance of other lab members. This position is ideal for someone seeking hands-on experience with biomedical research in a fast paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience (academic or industry setting)
• Familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques
• Competent multitasker with diligent note taking skills
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including data entry, spreadsheets, and document preparation.
• Comfortable with lab relevant mathematics including dilution calculations and conversions
• Effective communicator and team player

Nice To Haves

• Experienced with mammalian tissue culture
• Experience with RNA and DNA isolation and downstream assays

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse range of experiments through general reagent maintenance and sample processing
• Help maintain lab organization and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety
• Perform mammalian cell culture, including cell isolation from human blood samples
• Execute CRISPR gene editing experiments in an arrayed and pooled screening format using lentiviral and mRNA delivery
• Contribute to molecular biology and genomic workflows, including plasmid construction, PCR, western blots, DNA/RNA isolation, and sequencing library preparation
• Write and update standard operating procedures for lab protocols and processes as you gain expertise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level