Research Associate II, Hsu Lab

We are seeking a Research Associate II to join the Hsu Laboratory at the Arc Institute. In this position, you will contribute to developing the next generation of platform technologies for genome engineering and biological programming, and gain expertise in molecular biology, protein engineering, and technology development.

Requirements

• BS/MS or equivalent professional experience in cell & molecular biology, biochemistry or bioengineering
• 2+ years of relevant experience or with a MS degree, 0-2+ years of relevant postgraduate experience
• Extensive experience with standard molecular biology techniques, including cloning, PCR, qPCR, NGS library preparation, and nanopore sequencing
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture and transfections
• Experience with primary cells or iPSCs is a plus
• Biochemistry experience (protein purification, in vitro transcription/mRNA purification) is a plus
• Bioinformatics software experience is a plus (Geneious/SnapGene, Pymol/Chimera, Python)
• Highly motivated, curious, and a team player