Research Associate - Infectious Disease (DeRisi Lab)

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://www.czbiohub.org/sf/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an outstanding Research Associate for the DeRisi Lab to join our exceptional, motivated, and highly collaborative Infectious Disease team. The ideal candidate will work with lead researchers on a variety of molecular biology projects. 

Recent BS/MS graduates seeking research experience before graduate or medical school application are encouraged to apply.

You will 

• Handle BSL-2 agents
• Receive samples from collaborating laboratories and hospitals
• Prepare single cell suspensions from fresh samples
• Use FACS to sort desired populations of cells
• Prepare DNA and subsequent libraries for Illumina sequencing

You have

Essential –

• BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
• 1 year of wet lab skills 
• Must have experience with DNA/RNA handling and purification
• Basic cell culture knowledge
• Great attention to detail, resourceful, and highly organized
• Must be highly collaborative, team-oriented, and an effective communicator

 Nice to have –

• NGS library preparation, sequencing, analysis is highly desired

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub requires all employees, contractors, and interns, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster vaccine dose, if eligible, by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated or obtain a booster dose because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.

Compensation

• Research Associate I =  $52,000 - $77,000
• Research Associate II = $67,000 - $99,000 

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
• Existing collaborations within CZ Biohub: Technology Platforms (Bioengineering, Computational Microscopy, Data Science, Genomics & Mass Spectrometry), Infectious Disease, and Quantitative Cell Science
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the Bay Area and beyond
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with the experience

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career