Research Technician - High-Throughput Single Cell Sequencing
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, United States

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub ("CZ Biohub) is an independent nonprofit medical research organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub supports scientific research to cure, prevent or manage disease in our children’s lifetime. Our mission is to understand the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and to develop new technologies which will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We harness the power and possibility of collaboration to drive discovery and set the standard for open, impactful science. For more information, please visit czbiohub.org.

Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is highly organized to prepare samples for high throughput single-cell sequencing and related molecular biology experiments on a full-time basis. Located at Stanford University, you will provide support for the Quake laboratory in ongoing research projects and general laboratory functions.

Requirements

Representative Essential Duties and Responsibilities (specific duties will depend on needs of the laboratory):

You will,

• work on high throughput molecular biology: DNA and RNA purification, library preparation for single cell sequencing;
• data analysis under supervision, including Python, R and machine learning algorithms
• have an eye for experimental details, maintain careful records, work independently, communicate clearly and be eager to learn new techniques
• Collect, record, organize and verify the accuracy of data; perform calculations and prepare charts, graphs and reports. May use software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and test reports
• Have excellent communication skills to succeed in working with a diverse international team and assist post-doctoral fellows and graduate students by performing various investigative procedures and operating a variety of instruments and other scientific equipment.
• Order chemicals, reagents, and other laboratory supplies.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions.
• Read literature applicable to research areas as required.
• Perform the duties of a Laboratory Assistant as required.

Knowledge/Understanding/Skills amp; Abilities:

• Generally experienced in job duties and in the principles and practices associated with those duties with an understanding of the underlying scientific principles.
• Ability to draft routine reports and keep accurate records of work performed.
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expertise.
• Able to learn complex tasks with general instruction. Able to use experience to perform a variety of new techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• Up to 2 years of independent research experience
• Experience with NGS library preparation, PCR, RNA techniques
• Prior experience with assay development and automation
• Basic command-line proficiency (e.g., working knowledge of Linux, Python)
• Must be highly collaborative, team-oriented, familiar with scientific software for analyzing and reporting data, and have excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

CZ Biohub is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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