Research Associate III / Research Scientist

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Are you interested in brain diseases and would like to contribute to this important area of research in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary academic environment?

Opportunity: Research Associate/Scientist
The Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease at San Francisco’s Mission Bay Campus could offer you outstanding opportunities to pursue this goal and improve the lives of people around the world. The successful candidate will work directly with innovative neurobiologists in the Mucke Lab as well as with collaborators across other groups, helping to unravel disease mechanisms and identify new therapeutic targets.

The qualified candidate is a highly motivated, interactive, and creative individual with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment to advance disease-focused neuroscience. The successful candidate will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the capability to effectively present scientific results to other scientists.
 

Relevant Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in neurobiology or related fields with demonstrated independence in executing experiments, data analysis, and troubleshooting

• Management of complex mouse colonies, including breeding and genotyping of mice, and computerized record-keeping

• Small rodent surgeries, including stereotactic injections and electrode implantations

• Cell-based and biochemical assays, including western blotting, ELISA/MSD, reporter assays, and RT-qPCR

• Establishment and analysis of primary brain cell cultures

• Histology and light microscopy, including tissue processing, immunostaining, and image processing

• Molecular biology techniques, including cloning, preparation of viral vectors, CRISPR, and siRNA knockdown

• Preparation of animal and biosafety protocols for institutional approval

• Providing training in these areas and facilitating project coordination

Preferred Attributes:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, multitasking, and organizational skills

• A strong work ethic with exceptional levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Eager to take initiative and committed to continual self-improvement

• Proactively prevents problems and efficiently addresses unexpected challenges in a rapidly evolving environment

Physical Requirements:
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.

To apply, please include your statement of interests, resume, and contact information for 3 references.

*Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range:

Research Associate III- $73-$86K

Senior Research Associate- $84-$99K

Research Scientist $95K-$112K

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.