Research Specialist

4 weeks ago


Santa Cruz, California, United States University of California, Santa Cruz Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Specialist to join our team at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Sofie Salama in the Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Department to explore the evolution and development of the human brain using human and great ape organoid models.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform cell culture, electrophysiology, and molecular biology experiments to generate brain organoids and characterize them through electrophysiology, RNA, and protein isolation and characterization.
  • Support lab operations by assisting with ordering supplies, chemical waste disposal, equipment maintenance, and other related functions.
  • Keep a detailed laboratory notebook and prepare written and oral reports describing experiment results.
  • Learn new techniques and implement protocols, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and exercise good time management and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of one year of biological wet lab experience, including mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in pluripotent stem cell culture, brain organoid generation, electrophysiology, and modification of hiPSC lines using CRISPR or Adeno-associated viruses.
What We Offer

The University of California, Santa Cruz offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.


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