Staff Research Associate II - Neurology

The
Samelson Lab is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support biochemical and
structural biological projects and will have the opportunity to contribute to
ongoing research projects in the lab and author publications. The position will
support protein expression via bacterial and human cell cultures, protein
purification, protein characterization, and data management. You will
contribute to projects defining mechanisms of protein aggregation, combining
cell biological experiments with in vitro assays. Additionally, you will be
involved in building the Samelson Lab, supporting implementing data management
systems, ordering and installing new lab equipment, and managing lab reagent
ordering. Join us at this exciting time where you will be an integral member of
this new lab with lots of exposure to ongoing research projects.

Salary
Range: $28.88 - $46.46/Hourly

Required:

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and protocol.
• Skilled in working with laboratory equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team environment.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Must be responsible and able to work independently, without
  close supervision.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends.
• Ability to manage large-scale datasets.
• Organization of cell line inventories.

Preferred:

• Knowledge to work with PCR, qRT-PCR, and CRISPR techniques.
• Knowledge to work with stem cell culture and neural
  induction techniques.
• BS in Biology or closely related field.