Research Assistant II - Laboratory of Dr Sreekanth Chalasani
Research Assistant II - Laboratory of Dr Sreekanth Chalasani
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Job Description
The Salk Institute is seeking a Research Assistant with expertise in neuronal cultures viral handling or ultrasound techniques to support ongoing research in ultrasoundcontrolled cellular manipulation and gene delivery systems. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team conducting innovative research on mechanosensitive proteins ultrasound transducers gene delivery systems and novel ion channels. This position requires experience with cell culture molecular biology techniques and experimental data analysis.
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that valuesall members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline professional acumen and unique life experiences fostering innovation and a sense of belonging. Together we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Founded by Jonas Salk developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine the Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice intimate by nature and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salks vibrant community has many talented individuals from varied backgrounds each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. Fromvisionary leadersto dedicatedadministratorsand brilliantfaculty members the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Perform tissue culture experiments including maintenance expansion and characterization of cell lines expressing mechanosensitive proteins.
- Assist in the design and of experiments to evaluate ultrasoundcontrolled cellular responses in vitro and in vivo.
- Contribute to the development and validation of gene delivery systems targeting specific cell types using adenoassociated viral vectors.
- Support research efforts in the identification and characterization of novel mechanically activated ion channels or receptors.
- Prepare and analyze data demonstrating the design and validation of custom ultrasound transducers for noninvasive delivery.
- Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and results ensuring compliance with data management policies.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to optimize experimental protocols and troubleshoot technical challenges.
- Prepare reports contribute to publications and present findings at research meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
What we Require
- Minimum 2 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences or related scientific discipline required. A minimum of 4 years of experience in a scientific role is required for consideration of a Bachelors degree in a different discipline.
- Required Skills & Experience:
- Handson experience with mammalian cell culture including sterile technique and transfection methods.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as PCR Western blotting and immunocytochemistry.
- Knowledge of gene delivery methods including viral vectormediated transgene expression.
- Familiarity with microscopy techniques and data analysis software.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced research environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in experimental documentation.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Office MATLAB or any programming language)
- Preferred qualifications:
- Masters degree in Cell Biology Molecular Biology Biomedical Engineering or related field.
- Experience working with mechanosensitive proteins and ultrasound stimulation.
- Previous involvement in in vivo studies using small or large animal models.
- Familiarity with biophysical methods for assessing mechanotransduction.
- Experience with bioinformatics tools for gene expression analysis.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $21.15 to $25.00 hourly.Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal equity geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off tuition reimbursement patient advocacy services and transit/parking program.
Salk Values
The Salk Community both scientists and administrators worked together to define values that we believe support Salks pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students employees applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include but not limited to such hairstyles as braids and twists) color religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status age sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) reproductive health decision making gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam era other covered veteran status) political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the abovementioned characteristics including:
- Any combination of characteristics.
- A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
- A perception that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
Employment Type
Full-Time
