Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network
Research Associate, Genomics Platform (Biohub SF)
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) is an independent nonprofit research institute that collaborates with Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco to advance biomedical research, diagnostics, and therapies. We pursue scholarly excellence, disruptive innovation, hands-on engineering, partnership, open communication, inclusiveness, and opportunity for all. The organization supports engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers and offers opportunities to publish, innovate, and influence the future of biology. We advocate equity and inclusion and offer competitive salaries and benefits. 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 a variety of perturbations using single cell and spatial transcriptomics. This role is based in San Francisco initially, with a planned transition to Redwood City in two years. This position provides an opportunity to work with molecular biology, single-cell genomics, and data science in a highly collaborative environment. What You'll Do
Learn and implement cutting edge techniques including bulk, single cell, and spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR, and next generation sequencing under the mentorship 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. What You'll Bring
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 base pay range for a new hire in this role is Research Associate I = $66,000 – $91,000 and Research Associate II = $76,000 – $105,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth over time. Actual placement in the range is based on job-related skills and experience as evaluated throughout the interview process. Benefits
Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice Funding for select family-forming benefits Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving Equal Opportunity
We’re an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply as you may be a strong fit for this role or other roles.
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The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) is an independent nonprofit research institute that collaborates with Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco to advance biomedical research, diagnostics, and therapies. We pursue scholarly excellence, disruptive innovation, hands-on engineering, partnership, open communication, inclusiveness, and opportunity for all. The organization supports engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers and offers opportunities to publish, innovate, and influence the future of biology. We advocate equity and inclusion and offer competitive salaries and benefits. 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 a variety of perturbations using single cell and spatial transcriptomics. This role is based in San Francisco initially, with a planned transition to Redwood City in two years. This position provides an opportunity to work with molecular biology, single-cell genomics, and data science in a highly collaborative environment. What You'll Do
Learn and implement cutting edge techniques including bulk, single cell, and spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR, and next generation sequencing under the mentorship 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. What You'll Bring
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 base pay range for a new hire in this role is Research Associate I = $66,000 – $91,000 and Research Associate II = $76,000 – $105,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth over time. Actual placement in the range is based on job-related skills and experience as evaluated throughout the interview process. Benefits
Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice Funding for select family-forming benefits Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving Equal Opportunity
We’re an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply as you may be a strong fit for this role or other roles.
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