Salk Institute for Biological Studies

  Job #: G980 Posted Date: February 20, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Animal Health Technician I Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources The ARD is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary medical care, husbandry, enrichment and professional technical support to enable the scientists and their research. Position Description: This position is responsible for routine processing of clean and soiled cages and accessories, maintenance and general janitorial duties in animal facilities, equipment maintenance, basic QA testing, processing deliveries from vendors and performing basic rodent husbandry tasks based on standard operating procedures and training to ensure compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations as well as all applicable federal, state, local and institutional laws, regulations, policies and guidelines. Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent (AHT 1 LEVELS A/B/C) Preferred: AALAS certification at ALAT or higher level (AHT1 LEVEL C) A.A, B.A or B.S. degree. Experience: Required: AHT 1, LEVEL A: No experience necessary AHT 1, LEVELS B/C: Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience. Special Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays. Must be able to work overtime based on workload and deadlines. Must be able to work assigned standard schedule: Monday – Friday, Sunday - Thursday, Tuesday - Saturday from 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m./6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m./7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./ 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Management reserves the right to change or modify assigned schedules based on operational needs. Post offer physical required which may include respirator fit test. Possible rotating schedule. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS As a safeguard for employees and animals, all ARD employees may be subject to vaccines/tests/physical exams prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs including but not limited to: TB Testing/Clearance (once a year) Tetanus/ Diphtheria (vaccination < 10 years proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Periodic physical exams (may include respirator fit test) Other vaccines/tests as required by Occupational Health & Safety standards Physical Requirements: This position requires constant standing, seeing, adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, handling, lifting 0-20 pounds, communicating, being exposed to noise, potential allergens, fumes/odors/mites/ dust and working inside.  

  Job #: G993 Posted Date: February 19, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Lab Tech I - Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, Dr. Wolfgang Busch Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory Position Description: Under close supervision, position will perform tasks and experiments in support of academic research projects. Position will be part of plant research group studying the genes involved in Arabidopsis root growth. Responsibilities may include: preparing media plates, overseeing plating of seeds by a robot and/or plating seeds, scanning media plates on flatbed scanner, simple data analysis, watering plants, and general lab maintenance. Education: Required: Undergraduate coursework in biological sciences or related field, or combination of high school diploma (or equivalent) with relevant work experience. Preferred: Undergraduate coursework specifically in genetics, plant biology, physics, or chemistry   Experience: Required: No professional experience required if completed relevant undergraduate coursework. Preferred: Experience in a laboratory setting Experience with sterile environments Special Requirements: Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant handling and seeing.  

  Job #: G985 Posted Date: February 19, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Buyer I Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Purchasing Purchasing Services is responsible for securing required materials and/or services consistent with quality requirements, at the most economical price and delivery available. Position Description: Procures laboratory and administrative supplies and services within the level of delegated authority, and for assigned set of goods and services. Reviews Salk Client requisitions, recommends supply sources within established networks, negotiates and confirms price, payment terms, delivery and other requirements to meet the needs of Salk Clients while adhering to applicable internal and external policies and procedures. Documents procurement method, source selection and price reasonableness as required. Issues Purchase Orders and follows up as necessary to prevent and resolve supplier performance problems when they arise. Provides customer service support including expediting Purchase Orders, processing Change Orders, handling returns, resolving invoice discrepancies and following up on overdue orders. Develops and maintains supplier relationships. /p> As directed, selects or recommends suppliers based on requirements for quality, quantity and other specifications; solicits and analyze competitive quotes for procurement transactions under the small dollar threshold. Position may be required to perform administrative and procurement support duties such as; data management, generation of activity reports and spreadsheets, filing and document control; phone and customer service support, and other administrative duties as directed. Education: Required: BA/BS degree in business, finance, law, supply chain or related field; or procurement education certification from a university or recognized supply chain related professional organization (ISM, APICS, NLPA, NIGP, etc.); or the equivalent combination of certification and relevant work experience. Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer role, preferably in a procurement department. Demonstrated experience in the research and reconciliation of invoicing, shipping, product and service related discrepancies. Prior experience using e-procurement and ERP systems. Jaggaer/SciQuest preferred. Preferred: Experience using Jaggaer/SciQuest application. Prior procurement experience in a science, biotechnology, academic, research or nonprofit industries. Prior experience complying with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Procurement Standards 2 CFR 200.317-326 including supplier diversity and conflicts of interest. Special Requirements: Must be able to work a standard 8 hour work schedule between the core department hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday with overtime as needed. Conflict of interest disclosure required. Confidential information agreement (including Addendum E) required. Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, touching and feeling.  

  Job #: G979 Posted Date: February 10, 2020 Closes On: February 24, 2020 Job Title: Flow Cytometry Assistant, Flow Cytometry Core Facility Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: The Salk Institute Flow Cytometry Core Facility is recruiting a Flow Cytometry Assistant to assist in the daily operation of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility. The Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides routine cell-sorting and analysis services and support to the whole institute. With limited guidance on routine matters and detailed direction on moderate to complex matters, the Flow Cytometry Assistant supports core facility staff and provides assistance in the overall workflow including calibration, operation, and maintenance of all core instruments. The Flow Cytometry Specialist is responsible for providing routine guidance and assistance to new and existing facility users and will have the opportunity to work on several different BD platforms. Education: Required: Bachelors degree in biological sciences, bioengineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Preferred: Advanced degree in biological sciences, bioengineering or related discipline. Experience: Required: Typically requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in flow cytometry techniques and principles of operation. Experience preparing samples, with basic direction, for flow cytometry and data acquisition/analysis of samples. Basic experience with operation of BD analyzers and FACSDiva platforms. Preferred: 1 or more years of experience in flow cytometry techniques and principles of operation. Experience with operation of BD Influx cell sorter and BD Aria cell sorter. Prior experience working in flow cytometry core facility environment. Experience with Flowjo analysis software. Experience analyzing FACS data. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work in a biohazardous environment (BSL-2). Must be able to work with high voltage equipment. Able to work a flexible schedule based on research needs and deadlines. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, handling, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing and working inside.  

  Job #: G988 Posted Date: February 14, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Science Writer - Peptide Biology Laboratory, Dr. Alan Saghatelian Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: Writes and/or edits complex content for grant proposals, peer-reviewed publications, patents and communications. In collaboration with faculty and lab members, prepares grant applications and papers pertaining to new frontiers in cancer, virology, structural biology, synthetic biology, imaging, molecular biology and biotechnology. Ideal person is responsible for editing and coordinating the written content-technical and stylistic-together with associated figures for papers and grant proposals with the lab members and faculty. He or she must be able to meet proposal submission deadlines and funding goals, relate scientific and strategic goals to individual grant opportunities, and remain informed about information technologies, research trends, and research development within the PIs as well as other research institutions, universities and government entities within the field. Education: Required: M.S. in biological sciences. Preferred: Ph.D. in biological sciences. Experience: Required: Writes stylistically compelling and grammatically correct documents. Excellent written and verbal English. Adept communicator -capable of working with diverse personalities and translating world beating science into elegant prose and landmark papers. Ability to communicate and translate the scientific question and significance to both a technical and lay audience is critical. A minimum of three years of experience in successful writing of published papers and funded grant proposals. Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. Experience writing and coordinating interdisciplinary research proposals and papers with multiple collaborators. Demonstrated experience in researching, writing and submitting grant applications. Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting funding agency program announcements or requests for applications and development of proposals that are in compliance with agency requirements. Strong interest in and ability to quickly comprehend faculty scientific programs. Advanced analytical skills in researching and analyzing scientific research issues. Sound knowledge of scientific research design and methods, and strong ability to interpret and evaluate research results (i.e. data analysis, statistics, etc.). Ability to codify ideas into coherently written manuscript and/or proposal. Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage the writing process (research, draft preparation, review, and revision) of complex grant proposals and deliver fundable proposals in a timely manner to meet both interim and final deadlines. Ability and specialized skills to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Preferred: Expertise with Papers and software for managing references/bibliographies. Expertise with Adobe software suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and PowerPoint to facilitate the preparation of figures. Ability to organize data, references, and text into easily accessible and shared folders for grants and papers. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing and working inside.  

  Job #: G981 Posted Date: February 10, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Animal Health Technician II Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources The ARD is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary medical care, husbandry, enrichment and professional technical support to enable the scientists and their research. Position Description: This position is responsible for the basic daily husbandry operations in all facilities and with all species in accordance with standard operating procedures and training to ensure compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations as well as all applicable federal, state, local and institutional laws, regulations, policies. Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. ALAT certification by AALAS or RVT registration, LVT license, or CVT certification, or equivalent. Preferred: LAT certification by AALAS. A.A, B.A. or B.S. degree. Experience: Required: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with ALAT certification, or 1 year of relevant work experience with RVT, LVT, or CVT Special Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays. Must be able to work overtime based on workload and deadlines. Must be able to work assigned standard schedule: Monday – Friday, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m./6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m./7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./ 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Management reserves the right to change or modify assigned schedules based on operational needs. Post offer physical required which may include respirator fit test. Possible rotating schedule. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS As a safeguard for employees and animals, all ARD employees may be subject to vaccines/tests/physical exams prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs including but not limited to: TB Testing/Clearance (once a year) Tetanus/ Diphtheria (vaccination < 10 years proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Periodic physical exams (may include respirator fit test) Other vaccines/tests as required by Occupational Health & Safety standards. Physical Requirements: This role requires constant standing, seeing, hearing, being exposed to fumes/odors/mists/dusts, potential allergens, exposure to animals and working inside.  

  Job #: G981 Posted Date: February 10, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Animal Health Technician II Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources The ARD is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary medical care, husbandry, enrichment and professional technical support to enable the scientists and their research. Position Description: This position is responsible for the basic daily husbandry operations in all facilities and with all species in accordance with standard operating procedures and training to ensure compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations as well as all applicable federal, state, local and institutional laws, regulations, policies. Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. ALAT certification by AALAS or RVT registration, LVT license, or CVT certification, or equivalent. Preferred: LAT certification by AALAS. A.A, B.A. or B.S. degree. Experience: Required: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with ALAT certification, or 1 year of relevant work experience with RVT, LVT, or CVT Special Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays. Must be able to work overtime based on workload and deadlines. Must be able to work assigned standard schedule: Monday – Friday, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m./6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m./7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./ 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Management reserves the right to change or modify assigned schedules based on operational needs. Post offer physical required which may include respirator fit test. Possible rotating schedule. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS As a safeguard for employees and animals, all ARD employees may be subject to vaccines/tests/physical exams prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs including but not limited to: TB Testing/Clearance (once a year) Tetanus/ Diphtheria (vaccination < 10 years proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Periodic physical exams (may include respirator fit test) Other vaccines/tests as required by Occupational Health & Safety standards. Physical Requirements: This role requires constant standing, seeing, hearing, being exposed to fumes/odors/mists/dusts, potential allergens, exposure to animals and working inside.  

  Job #: G979 Posted Date: February 10, 2020 Closes On: February 24, 2020 Job Title: Flow Cytometry Assistant, Flow Cytometry Core Facility Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: The Salk Institute Flow Cytometry Core Facility is recruiting a Flow Cytometry Assistant to assist in the daily operation of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility. The Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides routine cell-sorting and analysis services and support to the whole institute. With limited guidance on routine matters and detailed direction on moderate to complex matters, the Flow Cytometry Assistant supports core facility staff and provides assistance in the overall workflow including calibration, operation, and maintenance of all core instruments. The Flow Cytometry Specialist is responsible for providing routine guidance and assistance to new and existing facility users and will have the opportunity to work on several different BD platforms. Education: Required: Bachelors degree in biological sciences, bioengineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Preferred: Advanced degree in biological sciences, bioengineering or related discipline. Experience: Required: Typically requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in flow cytometry techniques and principles of operation. Experience preparing samples, with basic direction, for flow cytometry and data acquisition/analysis of samples. Basic experience with operation of BD analyzers and FACSDiva platforms. Preferred: 1 or more years of experience in flow cytometry techniques and principles of operation. Experience with operation of BD Influx cell sorter and BD Aria cell sorter. Prior experience working in flow cytometry core facility environment. Experience with Flowjo analysis software. Experience analyzing FACS data. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work in a biohazardous environment (BSL-2). Must be able to work with high voltage equipment. Able to work a flexible schedule based on research needs and deadlines. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, handling, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing and working inside.  

  Job #: G974 Posted Date: February 6, 2020 Closes On: February 19, 2020 Job Title: Research Assistant II - Laboratory of Genetics, Dr. Rusty Gage Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Laboratory of Genetics Lab research concentrates on the adult central nervous system and unexpected plasticity and adaptability to environmental stimulation that remains throughout the life of all mammals. Position Description: The Research Assistant II is responsible for all lab managerial duties in support of the Principal Investigator’s (PI) and Senior Staff Scientist in performing duties including establishing and performing advanced cell culture techniques, assisting with experimental design and direction, assisting in hiring new staff, supervising lab staff (junior technicians, students and volunteers), training staff in cell culture and molecular biology techniques and all other techniques as necessary, equipment upkeep and repair, ensuring compliance with all Salk policies, working with calibrators to achieve specific research goals, and managing any scientific or interpersonal issues that may arise. Incumbent is also responsible to assist with budget management, department ordering, act as lab representative/point person regarding lab issues, and ensuring lab safety. Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field. Experience: Required: Minimum 2 years of experience as a lab technician or equivalent related experience. Demonstrated experience and application of culture of stem cells. Demonstrated experience with general lab maintenance, including cleaning, stocking supply inventory, and ensuring the maintenance of a sterile environment. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work with human, non human primate (such as chimpanzee) and mouse stem cells and complete all appropriate associated training. Must be able to work with viral vectors (such as lentivirus and retrovirus) and complete all appropriate associated training. Able to work a flexible schedule based on research needs and deadlines. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant seeing, adjusting focus, grasping and working inside.  

  Job #: G972 Posted Date: February 5, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Sr. Director, External Relations Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Development The Development department has primary responsibility to implement and execute strategies to meet Salk's specific fundraising needs through local, national and international philanthropic efforts. Position Description: Reporting directly to the Vice President, External Relations (VPER), the Senior Director, External Relations will have the responsibility for building a principal gifts program ($1M+ gifts) for individual and foundation donors primarily for the Optimal Aging Initiative at the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences, as well as other initiatives and fundraising programs as assigned. The Senior Director will create strategies, implement plans and set clear annual fundraising goals with the VPER for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and tracking of prospects and donors of 6-, 7- and 8-figure potential. Working closely with the VPER, colleagues within ER, key faculty and senior administrators, the Senior Director will pursue fundraising strategies to gain access to high net worth individuals and major foundations with a demonstrated history of supporting foundational research at the principal gift level ($1M+), particularly in the area of optimal aging. The Senior Director will pursue prospects on a national and potentially international level and may be expected to travel to represent the Institute. Education: Required: Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited academic institution. Experience: Required: 7+ years’ experience in Development, with significant history of major gifts work and achievement. This includes working with the public in cultivation, gift solicitations, stewardship and donor recognition. Demonstrated success at raising principal gifts ($1M +) in development and implementation of strategic solicitation plans that incorporate a concise definition of goals, targeted audiences and strategies in line with an institution’s goals and initiatives. Proven success in writing proposals directed to individuals, foundations and corporations. 5+ years’ experience with supervision and budget management. Demonstrated knowledge in the technique of donor prospect research with the ability to extract the pertinent/critical information from various sources. Preferred: Knowledge of foundational research and experience in fundraising for biomedical or health related research. Prior experience in a larger (500+) non-profit organization. Special Requirements: Must have access to reliable transportation and a California driver's license. Occasional evening and weekend work are required to attend donor events. Travel is required. Willing to sign an employee confidentiality agreement. Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Satisfactory completion of the lnstitute's background investigation. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing, working in a confined area and working inside.  

Job #: G973 Posted Date: February 6, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Internal Communications Manager Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Communications The Department's mission is to present the Institute, its research, faculty and staff, and its iconic buildings, to diverse audiences via print, electronic media and the Internet. Position Description: The Internal Communications Manager facilitates Salk’s internal communications program designed to create, strengthen and support connections between Salk leadership, employees and faculty to advance the Institute’s mission of cutting-edge discoveries through an engaged workforce. The incumbent must be an excellent writer and a critical thinker who can tie together priorities of many internal stakeholders who are all trying to reach the same audience (or a subset thereof). This individual must have exceptional organizational skills to balance the relevance and consistency of information with the availability of multiple avenues that can be used to disseminate content effectively. In summary, the Internal Communications Manager utilizes best practices in writing, communications and technology to drive successful internal communications. Identified goals include implementing and managing internal communications strategies that bolster morale, retention and engagement efforts by working with all arms of Salk’s campus. Through effective, creative and innovative communication solutions, regular participation in activities across the Salk campus and active collaboration with internally focused departments who provide services to Salk faculty and staff, this visible position is integral in building upon, supporting and promoting Salk’s community and culture. Working closely with Communications (COMM) colleagues, the Internal Communications Manager develops a wide range of written and multimedia content for various channels to promote the Salk experience and enhance employee interactions and engages cross-campus leadership (including faculty) to facilitate messaging across campus. In addition, the Internal Communications Manager manages and schedules the distribution of content across available channels and tools in a timely and consistent manner while maintaining established style and brand. The Internal Communications Manager also serves as a proofreader and copyeditor, to ensure that all materials are consistent and in line with Salk’s Style Guide. The Internal Communications Manager will also be responsible for engaging with Salk Faculty and leadership in creating communications related to Salk’s Campaign for the Future. Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Required: 5+ years of experience working in public relations, internal communications, general communications or related field. Experience in a role that requires recommendations to broad stakeholders about effective internal communications. Experience developing and distributing digital content. Demonstrated experience in utilizing various computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases and desktop publishing. Extensive experience editing and proofreading correspondence, reports and proposals. Preferred: Prior experience in a larger (500+) non-profit organization Experience working in a shared governance organization. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Will require occasional evenings and weekends to assist with events. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing to sign an employee confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing and working inside and in confined areas.  

  Job #: G965 Posted Date: January 28, 2020 Closes On: February 10, 2020 Job Title: Lab Tech I- Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis, Dr. Bjorn Lillemeier Status: Regular Part Time Benefits Eligible: No Laboratory/Department: Nomis Foundation Laboratories for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis The laboratory focuses on T lymphocyte activation and how the plasma membrane structure is utilized during T cell receptor signal transduction. We use cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and fluorescence microscopy techniques to study these events. Position Description: Under general supervision, position performs tasks and experiments in support of academic research projects. Responsibilities may include routine molecular biology, biochemical, and cell biology techniques. Maintains and prepares accurate records of all experiments. Assists with general laboratory organization and maintenance. Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent and undergraduate coursework in biological sciences or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field. Experience: Required: No professional experience required. Preferred: 1 or more years of experience in a laboratory setting, which may be obtained during undergraduate laboratory coursework. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in cell biology and animal models. Proficient in the operation of standard lab equipment and computer hardware/software. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant handling, seeing, sitting and talking.  

  Job #: G964 Posted Date: January 27, 2020 Closes On: February 10, 2020 Job Title: Lab Tech I – Clayton Foundation Laboratories for Peptide Biology, Dr. Marc Montminy Status: Regular Part Time Benefits Eligible: No Laboratory/Department: Clayton Foundation Laboratories for Peptide Biology Current work in the lab focuses on the identification of CREB target genes and characterization of agonists and antagonists that may be used to evaluate the importance of CREB in mediating cellular responses to various stimuli. Position Description: Under general supervision, position performs tasks and experiments in support of academic research projects. Responsibilities may include routine molecular biology, biochemical, and cell biology techniques. Maintains and prepares accurate records of all experiments. Assists with general laboratory organization and maintenance. Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Undergraduate, including laboratory, coursework in biological sciences or related field. Experience: Required: No professional experience required. Preferred: 1 or more years of experience in a laboratory setting, which may be obtained during undergraduate laboratory coursework. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in cell biology and animal models. Proficient in the operation of standard lab equipment and computer hardware/software. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Physical Requirements: This role requires constant handling, seeing, sitting, standing and talking.  

  Job #: G952 Posted Date: January 21, 2020 Closes On: February 4, 2020 Job Title: Research Assistant III - Peptide Biology Laboratory, Dr. Kuo-Fen Lee Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Clayton Foundation Laboratories for Peptide Biology Lab research is focused on the genes and molecules that guide brain cell development. Position Description: The Research Assistant III position is responsible for assisting with research in genetics and diseases of both marmoset and mouse models. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, she/he will assist in the transgenesis of marmosets and the analysis of the phenotype in both models, including neuroimaging, behavioral tests, stereotaxic injection, tissue collection and sectioning, immunohistochemistry, PCR, DNA and RNA extractions and genotyping. The position will require proficiency in marmoset and mouse handling and colony maintenance such as pedigree recording and the techniques required in assisting transgenesis of marmosets, including reproductive hormone profiling, monitoring surgery, oocyte collection, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Provides related training and guidance to less experienced research staff. Other responsibilities include data analysis and maintenance of tissue, DNA, and other experimental samples. Position will also assist with general laboratory maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies. Individuals will be expected to independently determine the timing of experiments, analysis, and presentation of results. Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field or equivalent experience Experience: Required: Minimum 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a research environment. Demonstrated experience with techniques in transgenesis of marmosets, as well as marmoset husbandry and colony management. Experience with mouse colony management. Proficient in the operation of standard lab equipment and computer hardware/software. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work with human and non-human tissues and cells and complete all appropriate associated training. Must be willing to work independently and must have a flexible schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This role requires constant adjusting focus, seeing, sitting and working inside.  

  Job #: G954 Posted Date: January 22, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Lab Tech I - Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, Dr. Wolfgang Busch Status: Regular Part Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory Position Description: Under close supervision, position will perform tasks and experiments in support of academic research projects. Position will be part of plant research group studying the genes involved in Arabidopsis root growth. Responsibilities may include: preparing media plates, overseeing plating of seeds by a robot and/or plating seeds, scanning media plates on flatbed scanner, simple data analysis, watering plants, and general lab maintenance. Education: Required: Undergraduate coursework in biological sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Coursework in genetics, plant biology, physics, or chemistry. Experience: Required: 0-2 years of relevant lab experience. Preferred: Experience in a laboratory setting Experience with sterile environments. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant carrying 50+ pounds, handling, seeing and talking.    

  Job #: G954 Posted Date: January 22, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Lab Tech I - Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, Dr. Wolfgang Busch Status: Regular Part Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory Position Description: Under close supervision, position will perform tasks and experiments in support of academic research projects. Position will be part of plant research group studying the genes involved in Arabidopsis root growth. Responsibilities may include: preparing media plates, overseeing plating of seeds by a robot and/or plating seeds, scanning media plates on flatbed scanner, simple data analysis, watering plants, and general lab maintenance. Education: Required: Undergraduate coursework in biological sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Coursework in genetics, plant biology, physics, or chemistry. Experience: Required: 0-2 years of relevant lab experience. Preferred: Experience in a laboratory setting Experience with sterile environments. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant carrying 50+ pounds, handling, seeing and talking.    "

  Job #: G939 Posted Date: January 14, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Veterinary Tech II Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources The ARD is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary medical care, husbandry, enrichment and professional technical support to enable the scientists and their research. Position Description: The position is expected to practice approved veterinary technical skills autonomously with or without constant/direct supervision on behalf of the attending veterinarian to ensure the health and wellbeing of research animals in accordance with all federal, state and institutional laws, regulations, policies and guidelines and based on departmental programmatic needs. The incumbent is expected to work actively with USDA covered species, including non-human primates (NHP). The position is also expected to assume a leading role in providing highly skilled technical support to research programs, and in training of animal users and less-experienced animal care technicians at the Institute. Education: Required: Graduation from AVMA or State of California approved animal health technician program. RVT (or CVT/LVT) and LATG certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire into position. Preferred: VTS-Laboratory animal medicine specialty certification. Experience: Required: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory animal facility or research facility with specific pathogen free (SPF) rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs, non-human primates, and other laboratory animals, of which up to 2 years of experience may be obtained through completion of veterinary technician schooling. The 5 or more years of overall experience must also include a minimum of 3 years of training experience in laboratory animal science and 3 years of clinical veterinary experience, which may be obtained concurrently. Extensive hands-on experience with animal husbandry, handling and restraint, blood sampling, injections, administering medications. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines. Must be able to work assigned schedule of 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with any of these shifts; Monday – Friday/ Sunday-Thursday/ Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday. Must be able to work overtime as needed before or after regular shift or on weekends. Post offer physical required which may include respirator fit test. Emergency on-call duties may be required. Willing to sign an employee confidentiality agreement. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS As a safeguard for employees and animals, all ARD employees may be subject to vaccines/tests/physical exams prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as required by research needs including but not limited to: TB Testing/Clearance (every 12 months / once a year) Hepatitis B (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Tetanus (vaccination < 10 years) Diphtheria (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination) Periodic physical exams (may include respirator fit test) Other vaccines/tests as required by Occupational Health & Safety standards Physical Requirements: This position requires constant grasping, handling, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, touching, feeling and walking. Calculating, communicating, reading, writing, exposure to animals, fumes, odors, mists, dusts, potential allergens and working inside.  

  Job #: G942 Posted Date: January 10, 2020 Closes On: January 24, 2020 Job Title: Lab Tech II - Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Dr. Tony Hunter Status: Temporary Part Time Benefits Eligible: No Laboratory/Department: Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory Laboratory studies how cells regulate their growth and division, and how mutations in genes that regulate growth lead to cancer. Current efforts are aimed at elucidating how protein phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and SUMOylation events are used to regulate cell proliferation and growth control, and cell cycle checkpoint activation in response to DNA damage. Position Description: This person will assist with lab support (solution making and autoclaving), and will be trained to perform basic biochemical techniques including gel electrophoresis, (both protein and DNA); immunofluorescence; plasmid preparation; mammalian cell culture; mouse handling and colony management; and PCR used to make mutant proteins and to genotype mice. Education: Required: Undergraduate degree and coursework in biological sciences or related fields, or equivalent combination of education or experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in biological sciences. Experience: Required: 6 months experience as a lab technician or equivalent related experience. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Must be willing to work an adjusted schedule to support research needs. Successful completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Must be willing sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, keying, seeing, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing, working inside and in confined areas.  

  Job #: G947 Posted Date: January 15, 2020 Closes On: January 28, 2020 Job Title: Project Scientist - Gene Expression Laboratory, Dr. Geoffrey Wahl Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Gene Expression Laboratory The research focuses on two important problems related to cancer biology. Currently, the studies revolve around the mammary gland to determine whether breast cancer arises from mutations within the stem cells that generate this tissue. The long-term goal of these studies is to determine whether such cells exhibit growth requirements and patterns of drug sensitivity that might be targeted for the development of more effective therapeutics. Position Description: The Project Scientist is expected to make significant contributions to a research project focused on important problems related to cancer initiation, detection, progression, metastasis and treatment. The Project Scientist will work independently in a support role under the general guidance of a PI. Goals or objectives of projects are set by PI and are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters that include molecular cloning, protein purification, diverse methods of RNA and protein analysis, tissue culture and selection of variants after transfection, and inducible expression systems. This position is expected to establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project and demonstrate success in a technical field. A Project Scientist is also responsible for overseeing the scientific progress of an assigned project, including setting priorities, planning procedures, coordinating activities of team members, allocating/securing resources and equipment, recording, integrating and reporting results of project phases and team, training team members and determining flow of activities between departments. The Project Scientist will be part of our ongoing mission to devise novel strategies to intercept cells undergoing reprogramming to reduce the probability that drug resistant or metastatic clones will arise or spread. Education: Required: PhD or MD degree in Biological Sciences, computational biology or related fields, or equivalent experience. Experience: Required: Minimum of 3 years of related post PhD/MD experience or equivalent. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, handling, hearing, keying, seeing, sitting, talking, analyzing, calculating, communicating, reading, reasoning, writing, working in confined areas and inside.  

  Job #: G945 Posted Date: January 13, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant II/III - Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, Dr. Nicola Allen Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: Position is responsible for assisting two projects investigating non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes: 1) development of astrocytes; 2) how astrocytes affect the progression of neurodegenerative disorders. Duties include harvesting brain tissue, processing brain tissue for analysis, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscope imaging, molecular biology including cloning and analysis of RNA. Must be able to work independently after the initial training period. Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, preferably neuroscience component. Experience: Required: Immunohistochemical analysis of brain tissue. Molecular biology including knowledge of cloning. Microscopy Mouse handling. Preferred: Familiarity with sequencing technologies. Special Requirements: Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment. Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation. Willing to work an adjusted schedule when research needs require it. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Physical Requirements: This position requires constant adjusting focus, grasping, hearing, seeing and talking.