Research Associate, Genomics Platform (Biohub SF)

Overview

Research Associate, Genomics Platform (Biohub SF) role at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network .

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities — Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco — into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF supports engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies for actionable diagnostics and therapies. Our values: scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering, hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

The Opportunity

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco is embarking on a comparative virology initiative that maps how cells are wired and remodeled in health and disease by making phenotypic and multiomic measurements of cells undergoing perturbations such as viral infection or gene knock-out. We combine molecular biology, cell line engineering, imaging, transcriptomics, proteomics, and data science. We build large datasets and use them to draw new biological insights. You will have opportunities to publish, innovate, and influence the future of biology. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

The Genomics Platform is seeking a curious, energetic, and talented Research Associate to use long read and short read sequencing technologies to understand how transcriptomics in development and viral infection are dynamically remodeled over time and under perturbations using single cell and spatial transcriptomics. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in molecular and cellular biology as well as cutting-edge single-cell and genomic technologies to expand their skills and expertise, supported by experts in a highly collaborative and well-funded scientific environment.

This role will be based in San Francisco initially, with a planned transition to Redwood City in two years.

You will

• Learn and implement cutting edge techniques including bulk, single cell, and spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR, and next generation sequencing under the mentorship and supervision of senior researchers.
• Perform basic molecular biology (nucleic acid isolation, PCR).
• Learn to automate protocols and utilize liquid handlers.
• Collaborate with personnel from different technology platforms (proteomics, computational microscopy, bioengineering, computational biology) and research groups (cell biology, zebrafish development, infectomics, virology).
• Troubleshoot protocols, develop clear experimental pipelines, maintain detailed records, analyze results, and contribute ideas to research projects.

You have

Essential

• B.Sc. or Masters in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of molecular biology experience in a research laboratory setting
• Passion for research
• Enthusiasm for cross-team collaboration and open science
• Team-oriented mindset
• Experience and excellence in documenting experiments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with transcriptomics and sequencing library preparations
• Experience with microscopy, immunofluorescence and in situ hybridization
• Programming experience with Python and R

Compensation

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is Research Associate I = $66,000.00 - $91,000.00 and Research Associate II = $76,000.00 - $105,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the SF Bay Area and beyond
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with the experience

Equal Opportunity and Recruitment

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application notes

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