Staff Research Associate (9612C) 14488
About Berkeley
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Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: January 28, 2021
Departmental Overview
The Department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) is home to undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as Faculty Research performed by faculty organized in five divisions:
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Genetics, Genomics and Development
- Immunology and Pathogenesis
- Neurobiology
The Collins Lab is seeking a Research Associate to support research about eukaryotic retroelement biology and technology development for targeted gene insertion to the human genome. For details, visit the
Collins Lab website.
Responsibilities
Cell Culture:
- Set up plates, dishes or flasks of cells and perform cell culture experiments.
- Using sterile technique in a vertical laminar flow hood, change medium and split cell cultures (up to 100 different lines per week), both as maintenance and as needed for experiments by researchers.
- Assess the health of cultures visually.
- Remove samples sterilely and count viable cells using a hemacytometer or automated cell counter.
- Freeze and thaw cultures.
- Harvest cells according to downstream workflows.
- Maintain records of all work.
- Create and maintain databases using FileMaker Pro.
- Adapt and/or modify procedures for use in the lab.
- Research characteristics and special growth requirements of new additions to the cell bank.
Cell Transfection:
- Methods including lipids, electroporation, and nucleofection.
- Plasmid and genomic DNA purification, RNA expression and purification.
- Under supervision, learn and perform basic molecular biology protocols for cloning and assays for protein and RNA expression including immunoblots and RT-PCR.
- Inventory, order and stock supplies.
Required Qualifications
- Cell culture, cell stock storage, cell counting, cell harvesting.
- Laboratory note keeping and reagent ordering.
- College-level education in biology or biotechnology or chemistry and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bacterial cell growth and plasmid purification.
- Gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, PCR.
- Cell transfection of DNA plasmids and RNA.
- Molecular cloning.
Salary & Benefits
This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $53,011.46 - $85,277.55 (stepped rates).
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Other Information
This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:
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http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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