50 jobs found

Job #: H003 Posted Date: May 20, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant III/IV - Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, Dr. Kenta Asahina Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory Position Description: This position is a part of a growing research team focused on understanding the genetic and neural control of animal behavior. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), incumbent executes experiments and analysis of data outlined by the PI. The main duty is single-cell transcriptome analysis of neurons in the brains of the common...

Job #: G952 Posted Date: March 31, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled 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...

Job #: H115 Posted Date: June 8, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Lab Tech II - Regulatory Biology Laboratory, Dr. Satchidananda Panda Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Regulatory Biology Laboratory Research in the lab is geared towards identifying molecular components and events critical for transmitting light information from the eye to the master oscillator in the brain. Position Description: The Lab Tech II position is responsible for performing various molecular biology, cell and biochemistry techniques; mouse handling and colony maintenance in...

Job #: H076 Posted Date: May 20, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant II - Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, Dr. Kenta Asahina Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory Position Description: The Research Assistant II position is a part of a growing research team focused on understanding the genetic and neural control of animal behavior. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), incumbent will support roles within the laboratory, execute experiments and administer daily lab duties outlined by the PI. The administration of lab...

Job #: H106 Posted Date: May 27, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant II - Laboratory of Genetics, Dr. Dmitry Lyumkis Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: The Research Assistant II is responsible for research support and some lab management duties in support of the Principal Investigator’s (PI) studies along with duties involving molecular biology, biochemistry, protein production, purification, and some tissue culture work. Duties include performing advanced molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology techniques, assisting the postdoctoral associates with experimental design and direction, assisting in...

  Job #: H109 Posted Date: June 4, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant II - Gene Expression Laboratory, Dr. Ronald Evans Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Gene Expression Laboratory Lab is interested in the origins of physiology and the molecular genetics of muscle performance, metabolic disease, inflammation (including atherosclerosis and diabetes), and cancer and using this information to devise small-molecule therapy. Position Description: The Research Assistant II position is responsible for mouse colony management including maintenance of pieces of equipment utilized in the animal facility, facilitating investigators in animal research, protocol writing, liaison between lab staff and IACUC and training of new lab staff in regards to animal work. In addition, position also entails some bench work involving molecular biology and...

Job #: H102 Posted Date: June 5, 2020 Closes On: June 19, 2020 Job Title: Research Assistant II - Gene Expression Laboratory, Dr. Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Gene Expression Laboratory Laboratory research focuses on how genes and molecules orchestrate the development of an embryo. The labs studies how one cell gives rise to millions, how cells come to be organized into complete structures, how stems cells differentiate and give rise to over 200 cell types, and how certain animals are able to regenerate their tissues and organs....

  Job #: H055 Posted Date: June 17, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Director, Behavioral Testing Core Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Behavior Testing Core The Behavior Testing Core provides a comprehensive resource for behavioral phenotyping and standardized neurobehavioral testing in laboratory rodents. Testing in the Core ranges from the assessment of general health and neurological function (reflexes, sensory and motor function) to evaluating complex behaviors such as memory and learning. Position Description: The Director will oversee the Behavior Testing Core (BTC) which provides shared resources for the analysis of research animal behavior and phenotyping. The objectives of this resource are to provide uniform behavioral analysis of rodents (primarily: mouse) employing a variety of behavioral platforms appropriate for the research needs...

  Job #: H105 Posted Date: June 18, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant I - NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis- Dr. Susan Kaech Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: The Research Assistant I position is responsible for performing various cell and molecular biology and biochemistry techniques; mouse handling and colony maintenance, minor mouse surgeries, mouse breeding and weaning, genotyping, flow cytometry and cell sorting, single-cell RNA expression analysis in support of the Principal Investigator (PI) and lab research goals. Range of duties include, but is not limited to, data analysis and data base management, maintenance of tissue, DNA, and other experimental samples, assisting with general laboratory maintenance, including equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies, and training of new personnel. Education:...

  Job #: H124 Posted Date: June 16, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant I - Dixon Lab Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes The Dixon Lab seeks to interrogate the role of 3D genome architecture and chromatin regulation in both normal cellular biology and in cancer initiation and progression. Harnessing the power of genomic tools and advances in genome-engineering, we are investigating the relationship between TADs (topologically-associating domains) and subsequent gene expression. The lab is also actively involved in a multiple ongoing collaborative projects. By integrating genomic approaches, we aim to uncover insights about the structural and epigenetic landscape of cancer progression beyond standard cytogenetic approaches. Successful candidates will be eager to acquire experimental knowledge to leverage next-generation sequencing techniques and answer fundamental biological...

Job #: H107 Posted Date: June 2, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Administrative Assistant III - Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Dr. Reuben Shaw Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory The laboratory is interested in signal transduction pathways that underlie the development of cancer as well as type 2 diabetes. The work centers around a human tumor suppressor named LKB1. Future studies will focus on examining how existing diabetic therapeutics may be useful in the treatment of tumors with defined genetic lesions....

Job #: H016 Posted Date: March 5, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Lab Assistant Glassware Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Position Description: Incumbent is primarily responsible for processing laboratory glassware, producing and maintaining fly food inventories, and maintaining sterile tips and tube for laboratories. This includes collecting and transporting glassware from laboratories to the SCRM for processing and then delivering clean glassware back to laboratories. Incumbent is also responsible for processing fly food, tips, and tubes to ensure laboratories have adequate supplies to meet their needs. Processing involves the operation...

  Job #: H017 Posted Date: May 20, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Veterinary 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: The position is expected to: Laboratory Animal Care: Support the Veterinary Team with the provision of routine health care for a variety of laboratory animal species; Provide technical study support for all animals and animal research at the Institute; Perform or support routine health surveillance diagnostic testing; Laboratory Animal Training: Provide laboratory animal training and technical expertise to ARD and the Salk Institute Community to meet...

  Job #: H004 Posted Date: May 20, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Colony Management Technician 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 provides skilled animal care to the colony management area of the Animal Resources Department in support of research activities. The incumbent is expected to assist researchers with rodent breeding, checking plugs and determining pregnancy, separating mice, consolidating and culling colonies, performing weaning and record keeping. This position also includes performing animal identification and collecting biological specimens for genotyping. Education: Required: High...

  Job #: G993 Posted Date: April 1, 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...

  Job #: G980 Posted Date: April 29, 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...

  Job #: H065 Posted Date: May 1, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Greenhouse Research Technician - Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, Dr. Joanne Chory Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory Laboratory is interested in identifying the mechanisms by which plants respond to changes in their light environment. Position Description: The CRoPS project aims to develop crop plants that sequester more carbon via extensive root systems containing recalcitrant carbon polymers to fight climate change. A major component of this research is to grow, test and analyze a variety of plant strains and species. The Greenhouse Research Technician will assist in the daily research operations of the greenhouse, and in all plant culture related areas of the CRoPS project. The Greenhouse Research Assistant will...

Job #: H069 Posted Date: April 28, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Bioinformatics Analyst I - Regulatory Biology Laboratory, Dr. Satchidananda Panda Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Regulatory Biology Laboratory Research in the lab is geared towards identifying molecular components and events critical for transmitting light information from the eye to the master oscillator in the brain. Position Description: The Regulatory Laboratory at the Salk Institute uses data science tools to analyze large scale data ranging from genomics to human lifestyle...

  Job #: H081 Posted Date: April 29, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Clinical Veterinarian- Animal Resources Department Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Animal Resources Department 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: Position is responsible for provision of quality clinical veterinary care for all animals maintained at The Salk Institute. Responsible for preventative medicine, quarantine, surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and control of disease, anesthesia and analgesia, surgery and post-surgical care, euthanasia and clinical services directly related to research protocols. Position serves as a critical liaison between research investigators and the Animal Resources Department...

  Job #: H064 Posted Date: April 22, 2020 Closes On: Open Until Filled Job Title: Research Assistant I - Plant Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory, Dr. Julie Law Status: Regular Full Time Benefits Eligible: Yes Laboratory/Department: Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory Position Description: The CRoPS project aims to develop crop plants that sequester more carbon via extensive root systems containing recalcitrant carbon polymers to fight climate change. A major component of this research is to conduct genetic and genomic analysis for understanding traits relevant for this. The Research Asst I will work closely with a Research Asst III, and other members of the CRoPS project and the Law laboratory in identifying plants with roots that store more carbon biopolymers while maintaining normal root function and morphology using various molecular biology and microscopy techniques. The RAI...