Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is looking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to support mouse studies by assessing the role of stem cells in aging and neurodegeneration under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Jian Luo.
PAVIR offers generous benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 13 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
We encourage you to apply if you have experience in mammalian cell cultures and rodent handling.
ABOUT PAVIR:
PAVIR, located on the premises of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, is a mid-size nonprofit foundation, closely connected with the VA and Stanford University. We are a nimble organization, offering ongoing training, opportunities for growth, generous benefits, great work-life balance, as well as friendly, close-knit, and supportive environment. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists who have academic appointments with Stanford University. We recruit talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative research.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with general wet lab work including culturing of cell lines, immunoblotting, and immunohistochemistry;
- Carry out surgical procedures including injections in mice;
- Carry out behavioral tests;
- Collect blood and tissue for analysis;
- Maintain a mouse colony including breeding, weaning, and PCR genotyping;
- Analyze data and report findings;
- Present data at lab meetings;
- Regularly document results and findings of experiments;
- Assist with developing new research tools and methods.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neurology, Chemistry, Physics or in a related field is required;
- Experience with rodent handling, including perfusions, tissue collection and/or behavioral tests;
- Experience with mammalian cell cultures, growth and survival assays, immunoassays, PCR, and/or si/shRNA techniques;
- Experience with molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemical techniques;
- Ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision;
- Basic understanding of animal physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and some mathematical skills;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- Strong knowledge of research procedures and protocols gained through education and/or experience;
- Ability to work within a team context and collaborate with other lab personnel.
Physical Demands: Lifting up to 10 lbs. occasionally, standing, bending, repetitive movement, etc.
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to a wet lab environment, research animals, blood borne pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals or reagents.
READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH LABORATORY?
If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.
PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org – Human Resources department.
Location: 94304
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For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/pavir/jobs/1594332-239986
