The J David Gladstone Institutes
Research Associate - Systems Biology & Phage Therapy (Silas Lab)
San Francisco, USA · Full-time
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About the role
- This position offers the unique opportunity to work directly with Principal Investigator (Sukrit Silas) in advancing the lab's core mission-deploying an innovative screening platform across diverse bacterial species.
- The RA will take a leadership role in constructing complex libraries of tens of thousands of phage genes and conducting functional genomics experiments that measure genetic interactions between phages and bacteria on an unprecedented scale.
- Our institute is at the forefront of applying systems biology approaches to fundamental questions in phage biology.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with research planning, including primer and vector design, experimental execution, analysis, troubleshooting, and data interpretation
- A meaningful place to grow and learn -whether it's your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone's mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow's leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.
Requirements
- Availability for evening and weekend hours as required
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including:
Nice to have
- Experience with RNA and bacteriophage handling
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- People -work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
- Healthy work/life balance -you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
- This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in phage biology and antibiotic resistance while gaining invaluable laboratory experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Cell and Molecular Biology or a related field, with at least one year of hands-on research laboratory experience (preferred)
Compensation
- Compensation -competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits
- The Gladstone Institutes is a distinguished independent, not-for-profit research institution dedicated to advancing human health through cutting-edge medical research and education.
- Proactive approach to learning new techniques and optimizing protocols
- Gladstone Perks & Benefits
- Excellent benefits -generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
Company info
- Our work spans neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with a focus on overcoming disease.
- With a team of approximately 600 members, including renowned leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone operates across five institutes, alongside various centers and programs.
- Located at the Mission Bay Campus in an award-winning building, Gladstone offers competitive salaries and benefits, providing an optimal environment for individuals to realize their full potential and make a meaningful impact on global health.
- Through these novel technical capabilities, we are systematically mapping the antiviral immune architecture of bacteria to identify critical defensive barriers.
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