Job Summary

Under close supervision, the position will perform tasks and experiments in support of academic research projects. The position will be part of a plant research group studying the genes involved in Arabidopsis root growth. Responsibilities may include preparing media plates, overseeing plating of seeds by a robot and/or plating seeds, scanning media plates on flatbed scanner, simple data analysis, watering plants, and general lab maintenance.

Who We Are

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares media and media plates
• Oversees proper operation of automated plating system
• Run PCR and purify PCR product
• Waters, stakes, and harvests plants in growth chambers
• Extract genomic DNA
• Assists with scanning plates on flatbed scanner
• Troubleshoots various steps of the experiment
• Monitors plants including watering and seeding
• Facilitates the transfer of seedlings to media plates for experimental assay
• Performs general lab cleanliness and maintenance
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What we Require

• • No experience required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

  PREFERRED:

  • Undergraduate coursework in biological sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Coursework in genetics, plant biology, physics, or chemistry

What We Can Offer

The expected pay range for this position is $16.85-$17.00 per hour. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, department budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Salk Institute offers competitive, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.

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The acronym provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

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