Research Associate, Genome Editing

**Research Associate, Genome Editing (9612C), Innovative Genomics Institute - 63589**:

- Employer- University of California, Berkeley- Location- Berkeley, California (US)- Salary- DOE- Closing date- 29 Mar 2024- Discipline
Life Science
Job Type
Researcher
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
Undergraduate
Sector
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Research Associate, Genome Editing (9612C), Innovative Genomics Institute - 63589
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Departmental Overview

The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is a non-profit, academic research organization formed through the partnership of UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, and located on the UC Berkeley campus. A key focus of the IGI is accelerating translation of CRISPR-based approaches to address real-world problems in human health, agriculture, and climate.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: January 30, 2024

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform recombinant DNA procedures, including via use of laboratory automation hardware, to construct novel expression vectors for genome editors.
- Characterize the vectors by sequencing and perform mRNA in vitro transcription for subsequent in-cell testing.

Recombinant DNA:

- Routine plasmid maintenance and sequence-characterization, performing a variety of cloning procedures such as Gibson cloning; scaleup to laboratory automation (with assistance from automation specialist.
- Design and execution of PCR- and sequence-based assays to quality-control resulting expression constructs.

Nucleic acid-directed assays:

- Design and execution of a variety of assays (eg based on NGS or ddPCR) aimed at detecting genome editing outcomes.

Mammalian cell culture:

- Human transformed tissue culture cell line passaging and transfection.
- Manage miscellaneous molecular techniques such as RT-PCR, ddPCR, and NGS.
- Assist personnel in nonclinical lead teams with design and testing of novel constructs and molecular assays to assess genome editing potency and specificity.
- Perform quality control of genome editor compositions by delivery to human tissue culture cells, genomic DNA harvest, and next-generation sequencing followed by data analysis.
- Analyze experimental data and assist Beacon researchers in preparing scientific presentations and reports.
- Maintain laboratory supplies, protocols, and hardware for consistent operational readiness to meet project goals.

Required Qualifications
- Cultural competence and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills to ensure smooth functioning of lab.
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- At least 1-year wetlab experience, could be during undergraduate studies.
- Experience with molecular cloning.

Education/Training:

- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, or related field and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with human cell culture.
- Experience with flow cytometry and other immunoassays.
- Experience with next generation sequencing.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $58,490.82 (step 1.0) - $90,455.87 (step 23.0).
- This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
- This position is exempt and paid monthly.

Other Information

Equal Employment Opportunity