Lab/Area:Mucke LabDescription:
The Mucke Laboratory at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease is looking for a dedicated Research Associate I/II who is eager to actively contribute to unraveling the mechanisms of major brain disorders and to the development of novel therapeutic strategies for these challenging conditions.
Job duties may include:
Maintenance of a complex colony of genetically engineered mouse models,
including acquisition, breeding, genotyping and distribution of mice, and computerized record-keeping
Small rodent surgeries, including stereotactic injections and electrode implantations
Preparation and maintenance of primary cell cultures
Molecular biology techniques, including cloning, protein assays, gel electrophoresis, western blotting and RT-qPCR
Histology and light microscopy techniques, including fixation and sectioning of tissues, immunostaining and image processing
Qualifications:
A BS/BA in neuroscience, biology or a related field.
2+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
Candidates should excel in work ethic, organizational and interpersonal skills, accuracy, attention to details and ability to multitask
Requires bending, squatting, climbing stairs; pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds; reaching above shoulder level; sitting, standing, walking; carrying/lifting 20-25 pounds; repetitive movements of upper and lower extremities; may be exposed to chemical agents.
Salary Range:
RA I- $28.35/hr. ($58,968) - $32.67/hr. ($67,949)
RA II- $70,304-$82,711
Gladstone Perks & Benefits
People–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
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.
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.
Compensation–competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Excellent benefits–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.
Skills Required
- BS/BA in neuroscience, biology, or related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with animal colony maintenance and genotyping
- Experience performing small rodent surgeries including stereotactic injections and electrode implantations
- Experience preparing and maintaining primary cell cultures
- Proficiency with molecular biology techniques: cloning, protein assays, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, RT-qPCR
- Experience with histology and light microscopy: fixation, sectioning, immunostaining, image processing
- Ability to maintain computerized records and strong organizational skills
- Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting 20-25 lbs, bending, climbing stairs) and potential exposure to chemical agents
What We Do
Gladstone's mission is to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment. Although Gladstone shares traits with other top life science organizations, we pride ourselves on taking uncommon scientific paths to overcoming disease. Our investigators are selected to become authorities in leading or creating new fields, and we work to provide them with resources to explore bold new thoughts, form effective scientific teams, and create or master emerging research technologies that accelerate progress—Gladstone’s special recipe for success that has yielded some of the most important biomedical advances of our time. Our three disease-focused institutes constitute the core of our discovery engine, but do not operate in isolation. We are seizing unprecedented opportunities for “convergence”—defined as the blending of intellectual and physical assets from multiple scientific disciplines and fields to speed the discovery process in our attack on unsolved health problems that affect almost every human family.
