The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://www.czbiohub.org/sf/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.
Our Vision
- We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
- We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
- The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond
Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.
The Opportunity
Come develop multidisciplinary skills in a collegial non-profit environment that brings together biologists, engineers and data scientists!
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco is embarking on a comparative virology initiative that strives to map how cells are wired and remodeled in health and disease by making phenotypic and multiomic measurements of cells undergoing perturbations such as viral infection or gene knock-out. For this we combine molecular biology, cell line engineering, imaging, transcriptomics, proteomics, and data science. We build large datasets and use them to draw new biological insights.
The Arias Group is seeking a curious, energetic, and talented Research Associate to help build, optimize, and deploy robust molecular pipelines to understand how host cell transcriptomes are dynamically remodeled over time and under a variety of perturbations. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in molecular and cellular biology and cutting-edge genomic technologies to expand their skills and expertise, supported by experts in a highly collaborative and well-funded scientific environment.
You will
- Learn and implement cutting edge techniques including bulk and single cell transcriptomics, CRISPR, and next generation sequencing under the mentorship and supervision of senior researchers.
- Perform basic molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid isolation, PCR, etc.)
- Maintain cell lines in culture and use them in downstream molecular assays
- Collaborate with personnel from different research platforms (genomics, proteomics, cell biology, data science)
- Troubleshoot protocols, develop clear experimental pipelines, maintain detailed records, analyze results, and contribute ideas to research projects
You have
Essential –
- B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
- At least 2 years of molecular biology experience in a research laboratory setting
- At least 1 year of mammalian tissue culture experience
- Passion for research
- Enthusiasm for cross-team collaboration and open science
- Team-oriented mindset
- Experience and excellence in documenting experiment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Nice to have -
- Experience with transcriptomics and library preparation
- Experience working with viruses
- Programming experience with R or Python
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network requires all employees, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of their initial COVID-19 vaccination by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.
Compensation
- Research Associate I = $52,000 - $77,000
- Research Associate II = $67,000 - $99,000
- Senior Research Associate - $88,000 - $121,000
New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. To determine starting pay, we consider multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education and experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity. We may also adjust this range in the future based on market data. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range during the hiring process.
What We Provide
- Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
- A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
- Existing collaborations within CZ Biohub: Technology Platforms (Bioengineering, Computational Microscopy, Data Science, Genomic Sequencing, Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics), and Research Group Leaders
- Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the Bay Area and beyond
- Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience
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.
The CZ Biohub Network 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 California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.
