Research Associate III Research Scientist

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 73 - 86

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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/Scientist
The Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease at San Franciscos 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 in the Mucke Lab as well as with collaborators across other groups helping 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 excellent verbal and written communication skills and the capability to effectively present scientific results to other scientists.

Relevant Qualifications and Experience:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in neurobiology or related fields with demonstrated independence in executing experiments data analysis and troubleshooting
Management of complex mouse colonies including breeding and genotyping of mice and computerized record-keeping
Small rodent surgeries including stereotactic injections and electrode implantations
Cell-based and biochemical assays including western blotting ELISA/MSD reporter assays and RT-qPCR
Establishment and analysis of primary brain cell cultures
Histology and light microscopy including tissue processing immunostaining and image processing
Molecular biology techniques including cloning preparation of viral vectors CRISPR and siRNA knockdown
Preparation of animal and biosafety protocols for institutional approval
Providing training in these areas and facilitating project coordination

Preferred Attributes:

Excellent communication interpersonal multitasking and organizational skills
A strong work ethic with exceptional levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Eager to take initiative and committed to continual self-improvement
Proactively prevents problems and efficiently addresses unexpected challenges in a rapidly evolving environment

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 resume and contact information for 3 references.

*Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range:

Research Associate III- $73-$86K

Senior Research Associate- $84-$99K

Research Scientist $95K-$112K

Gladstone Perks & Benefits

Peoplework with talented committed and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
A meaningful place to grow and learnwhether its your professional skills or scientific knowledge we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstones mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrows leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.
Healthy work/life balanceyou are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
Compensationcompetitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Excellent benefitsgenerous medical dental vision retirement plan paid vacation commuter benefits access to free shuttle transportation.

Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color sex religion national origin ancestry age marital status medical condition physical or mental disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.

Required Experience:

Category:ScienceLab/Area:Mucke LabDescription:Are you interested in brain diseases and would like to contribute to this important area of research in an intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary academic environmentOpportunity: Research Associate/ScientistThe Gladstone Institute of Neurological D...