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Senior Research Associate or Research Scientist

Employer
Gladstone Institutes
Location
San Francisco, CA
Start date
Aug 28, 2021

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Discipline
Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Research
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay
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Job Details

Category:Science
Lab/Area:Finkbeiner Lab

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Senior Research Associate or Research Scientist to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment using cutting edge methods and technology to unravel neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will help drive the scientific goals and objectives of several projects to using high throughput, human models of neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Huntington’s Disease (HD). This person will have experience using CRIPSR, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and imaging. Using these tools, you will help orchestrate and execute a platform to model the process of neurodegeneration. This role is very diverse, multidisciplinary and dynamic. You will work closely with our software engineers using machine learning (ML) or other approaches to phenotype disease signatures from patient cells.At the heart of our lab is a novel robotic microscopy (RM) system that can track numerous molecular features of cells over time (an example of how RM is used is found here).  RM allows us to extract various types of biological information about how cells grow, mature and behave in response to candidate drugs or genetic perturbations. We then use ML approaches to extract features from our iPSC models to help identify and distinguish disease phenotypes.We have collaborations with many industry and academic groups, publish our work in high profile scientific journals, and present our work at international conferences. We are looking for candidates with the desire to learn and work on a fast-paced project. The ideal candidate will have experience with managing others, designing and overseeing experiments from start to finish, growing and differentiating iPSCs, and some experience using R or python.

Education/Skills Experience Required:

  • 9+ years of related exp for individuals with an AA/AS
  • 7+ years of related experience for individuals with a BS/BA
  • 5+ years of related experience for individuals with a MS/MA
  • 0 years of related experience for individuals with a PhD
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Degree should be in the field of Biological Sciences or Engineering.
     

 Education/Skills Experience Preferred:

  • PhD in a field of Biological Sciences or Engineering.
     

Skills/Experience required:

  • Critical thinking and ability to design and execute experiments independently
  • Highly organized and strong data analysis expertise
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Molecular and cell biology expertise
  • Self-driven and passionate about science
  • At least 4 years research experience in research biology
  • Widefield and/or confocal microscopy experience
  • This candidate must have previous cell culture experience at a minimum of 2 years
     

Skills/Experience preferred:

  • Experience in R or Python
  • iPSC culturing and differentiation into specific cell types
  • Experience in leadership and mentorship of others 

Additional Information:
  • Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  • Be a part of big ideas and consider Gladstone. Your difference will make a difference in human health.
  • Gladstone is an equal opportunity employer.

Company

Gladstone is an independent, nonprofit life science research organization located in the epicenter of biomedical and technological innovation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gladstone has created a research model that disrupts how science is done, funds big ideas, and attracts the brightest minds. Gladstone Institutes leads the way for innovative research in the biomedical field. We always seek dedicated and talented individuals to join our team.

Scientists know that using a diversity of approaches is often the most efficient strategy for solving a problem. New and different perspectives engender the very innovation that Gladstone prizes. This is one of the many reasons why we value diversity at Gladstone—be that a diversity of race, culture, religion, mental or physical ability, heritage, age, gender, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Our employees hail from more than 30 countries around the globe and we seek to hire the best and brightest for our diverse team of scientists and administrators. Career opportunities are available in both our administrative offices and our research areas.

Our Benefits
Gladstone offers eligible employees—and their dependents—a comprehensive range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and professional development.

Highlights

  • Health and Retirement
    • A choice of medical plans, flexible spending account, and retirement account options that include employer contributions help you take care of your health and your future.
  • Time Away from Work
    • More than just vacation days, our paid and unpaid leave policies offer flexibility to help you confront different stages of life including maternity and paternity leave, as well as other types of family leave.
  • Professional Development
    • Gladstone encourages employees to seek the skills they need to remain at the forefront of their profession. By supporting professional development workshops and continuing education, Gladstone provides employees with the resources they need to evolve in their role and in their career.
  • Gladstone Cares
    • A specially selected suite of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace. Includes resources for dealing with the many stages of life to specific coverage for family planning, and back-up child or elder care coverage.
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Location
1650 Owens Street
 San Francisco
California
94158
United States
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