Staff Research Associate I (9613C), Molecular & Cell Biology Research - 35189 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) is home to undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as Faculty Research performed by faculty organized in five divisions:
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology Cell and Developmental Biology Genetics, Genomics and Development Immunology and Pathogenesis Neurobiology
The teaching and research activities of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) concern the molecular structures and processes of cellular life and their roles in the function, reproduction, and development of living organisms. This agenda covers a broad range of specialized disciplines, including biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, tumor biology, microbiology, immunology, pathogenesis and neurobiology. The types of living organisms from which the departmental faculty draws its working materials are as diverse as its disciplinary specializations, ranging from viruses and microbes through plants, roundworms, annelids, arthropods, and mollusks to fish, amphibia, and mammals. The faculty of the department is organized into five divisions: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Cell and Developmental Biology; Genetics, Genomics and Development; Neurobiology; and Immunology and Pathogenesis.
The Departments of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) and Integrative Biology (IB) together are among the largest academic departments at UC Berkeley. By several measures (including number of faculty and students, budget, and assigned square feet), these departments are larger than many UCB colleges and schools. The two departments represent over 186 faculty FTE (including Adjuncts, Professors of the Graduate School, active emeriti and 15 HHMI professors); 150 postdocs and other research positions; 375 graduate students; 80 department staff members; and 8 recharge centers. Financial resources include approximately $51M in annual extramural funding (which accounts for over half of the total sponsored research awards in the College of Letters & Science) and over $46M other fund sources. The department has 1,800 declared undergraduate majors (the largest majors on the Berkeley campus) and a total annual enrollment in classes of ~20,000. Department personnel are currently housed in seven buildings located in three widely separated parts of the campus.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: May 16, 2022.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of principal investigator, perform experiments to elucidate the ligands on tumor cells that mediate their killing by natural killer cells. These studies will employ standard immunology and recombinant DNA techniques including: Construction of CRISPR screening library using recombinant DNA techniques Cell culture Transduction and transfections of cell lines Fluorescence activated cell sorting and analysis Lymphocyte isolation and cultures Lymphocyte functional assays Assays of NK cell cytotoxicity in vitro General Lab Maintenance General bookkeeping and organize laboratory data sets. Perform simple equipment repair and maintenance. Produce and inventory stock solutions. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, ambitious individual. A willingness to learn new techniques and skills is essential. Good interpersonal skills are also necessary, as the job will require working in a group environment. Reliability and responsible conduct is essential.
Education
B.S. degree in Biology/related field and/or equivalent training or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with immunology procedures preferred.
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position, eligible for full UC benefits. This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is $24.16 (Step 1.0). For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html