In Vivo Research Associate II, Konermann Lab
Palo Alto, CA$75.9kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
In Vivo Research Associate II to join the Konermann Laboratory at Arc Institute in Palo Alto, focusing on in vivo projects to understand brain development, leveraging functional genomics and neuroscience tools.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot experiments with a high degree of independence, with continued support from the rest of the team
- Perform in vivo mouse experiments, including stereotaxic surgeries, as well as IV and IP injections
- Collect and process tissue, including vibratome and/or cryostat sectioning, immunostaining, and imaging
- Comply with federal, Arc, and local IACUC/AAALAC regulations governing animal research
- Follow Arc's standards for code of conduct, safety, and the handling of hazardous materials, biological materials, and controlled substances
- Analyze and present data at subgroup meetings and seminars
- Maintain an organized, detailed lab notebook
Qualifications
- BS with 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS, in molecular biology, neuroscience, or another relevant field
- Relevant experience includes independent lab work during undergraduate studies
- Strong experience working with laboratory animals, including handling, restraint, and procedures under an approved protocol (intracranial, IV, and IP injections, as well as perfusions)
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated and curious, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Ability to work some weekends as needed (days off can be swapped for weekdays)
Skills
Required:In vivo mouse experimentationTissue processing and imagingAnimal care and welfareDocumentation and data presentationCommunication
Nice to have:Gibson assembly or Golden Gate cloningNGS library preparation (single-cell and spatial workflows)Computational skills
Benefits
- Not specified in description
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