Donor Network West

Donor Network West

Research Assistant

Bay Area, CA · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 403 days ago
Data AnalysisResearchCollaboration

About the role

  • The Research Assistant provides an opportunity for intern-level introductory research work by participating closely with DNWest staff in order to improve technical skills while being given a developmental opportunity in an industrial setting.
  • Reviews and researches project background and status with Research Program staff.
  • Participates in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • May visit DNWest's high profile academic and commercial biotech partner labs and learns new techniques and methods of tissue preservation and processing.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be a degree-seeking students enrolled at an accredited college or university, or within a year of finishing their degree or program.
  • The candidates will have completed at least a basic entry-level college biology course and be working towards a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a scientific field.
  • Candidates must be local as this is a year around position and the work is at a DNWest facility.
  • This position is intended to provide a mutually beneficial arrangement where the Research Assistant will receive highly valuable experience working in a world class laboratory while staff will benefit from having more time to focus on advanced tasks and project work.
  • Staff will rely heavily on the Research Assistant to be fairly independent and to perform assigned tasks in a correct and efficient manner. As a result, past work history, volunteer activities, notable achievements/honors, and letters of recommendation will all be seriously considered as part of the selection process for this position.
  • Laboratory experience working with pipets and volumetric glassware is highly desirable. Candidates must be local as this is a year around position and the work is at a DNWest facility.
  • Donor Network West takes a market-based approach to pay. All candidates' starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications and interview performance. Our job listings' compensation ranges include location-based differentials but may not be reflective of a candidate's final base salary. Location differentials are determined by an employee's home address, associated market data provided by government reporting and processed by Payroll. If selected, Donor Network West's Recruiting & Compensation Team will provide further detail! Salary data provided by third party sites do not accurately reflect our pay structure.

Compensation

  • Candidates must be a degree-seeking students enrolled at an accredited college or university, or within a year of finishing their degree or program.
  • The candidates will have completed at least a basic entry-level college biology course and be working towards a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a scientific field.
  • Laboratory experience working with pipets and volumetric glassware is highly desirable. Candidates must be local as this is a year around position and the work is at a DNWest facility.

Benefits

  • passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships.

Company info

  • We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.
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