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Research Associate

Employer
Gladstone Institutes
Location
San Francisco, CA
Start date
Nov 30, 2022

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

Category:Science
Lab/Area:Mucke Lab

Description:

Are you interested in brain diseases and would like to contribute to this important area of research in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary academic environment?

Opportunity: Research Associate
The Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease at San Francisco’s burgeoning Mission Bay Campus could offer you outstanding opportunities to pursue this goal and improve the lives of people around the world. The successful candidate will work directly with innovative neurobiologists to unravel disease mechanisms and identify new therapeutic targets.

The qualified candidate is a highly motivated, interactive, and creative individual with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment to advance disease-focused neuroscience. The successful candidate will also have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the capability to effectively present scientific results to other scientists.

In this role, you will be performing the following:

  • Small rodent surgeries, including stereotactic injections and electrode implantations

  • Management of complex mouse colony, including acquisition, breeding and distribution of mice and computerized record-keeping

  • Preparation and maintenance of primary cell cultures from rodent embryos

  • General molecular biological techniques, including protein assays, gel electrophoresis, western blots and quantitative PCR

  • Histology and light microscopy techniques, including processing tissues, immunostaining and image processing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associatesdegree and 2+ years of relevant experience

  • BA/BS in neuroscience, biology or a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, multitasking and organizational skills

  • A strong work ethic with accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

Bending, squatting, climbing stairs, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds, reaching aboveshoulder level, sitting, standing, walking, carrying/lifting 20-25 pounds, repetitive movements of upper and lower extremities. May be exposed to chemical agents.

To apply, please include your statement of interests, CV and 3 references.

Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.


Additional Information:
  • Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  • 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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