Assistant Specialist in Molecular Biology (University of California Berkeley)

Assistant Specialist / Associate Specialist / Full Specialist- Molecular Biology – Innovative Genomics Institute Job #JPF02557 College of Letters & Science - Biological Sciences - Innovative Genomics Initiative Recruitment Period Open date: April 10th, 2020 Next review date: Friday, Apr 24, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, May 15, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Description The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is a non-profit, academic research organization formed through the partnership of UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, and the Gladstone Institutes, and located on the UC Berkeley campus. At the IGI, we envision a world in which genome engineering innovations benefit humanity and are accessible to all. A key focus is accelerating translation of CRISPR-Cas-based approaches to address real-world problems in human health and agriculture. The IGI is looking for passionate people who share our vision and values. We are committed to hiring and developing persons who want to work in a high performing culture. The IGI is interested in candidates whose previous experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals to apply who may have had non-traditional career paths, taken time off for family/personal reasons, or excelled in careers outside academia. Responsibilities: The IGI is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, independent-minded research full-time Specialist to assist in the development and advancement of next-generation CRISPR-based approaches to control the hematopoietic and GI systems in the clinic. Successful candidates will lead efforts to apply cutting edge functional genomics approaches ex vivo and in vivo to identify molecular circuits of relevance to particular areas of severe unmet medical need; collaborate on developing clinic-ready approaches to engage those circuits; and collaborate on pre-clinical efficacy and safety studies to enable first-in-human clinical trials. The Specialist will be responsible for performing tasks related to optimizing programmable epigenome editors with Cas9 and new effectors for preclinical research with the intent of bringing this technology into first-in-human clinical trials. This position will require experience in genome editing and functional genomics screening. The Specialist will perform gene editing, culture human cells for protocol and process development. Ample mentorship and support will be provided for the entire duration of the project. Basic Qualifications (At the time of application): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree in molecular and cellular biology or related field Research experience 3D-cell culture experience NGS data analysis experience Experience training and managing laboratory personnel CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing experience Functional genomics screening experience Lentivirus production and cell transduction experience Molecular biology and cloning experience Experience with in vivo disease models Experience in cell line engineering and validation Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills Appointment: This position reports to Dr. Fyodor Urnov. The initial appointment will be at 100% time for one year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary and Benefits: This position provides full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on UC Berkeley Specialist series salary scale. To Apply: Visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02557 Specific questions regarding the recruitment can be directed to Fyodor Urnov, Professor, urnov@berkeley.edu This recruitment will remain open until filled. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work. Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Assistant Specialist / Associate Specialist / Full Specialist- Molecular Biology – Innovative Genomics Institute

Job #JPF02557

College of Letters & Science - Biological Sciences - Innovative Genomics Initiative

Recruitment Period

Open date: April 10th, 2020

Next review date: Friday, Apr 24, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 15, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Description

The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is a non-profit, academic research organization formed through the partnership of UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, and the Gladstone Institutes, and located on the UC Berkeley campus. At the IGI, we envision a world in which genome engineering innovations benefit humanity and are accessible to all. A key focus is accelerating translation of CRISPR-Cas-based approaches to address real-world problems in human health and agriculture.

The IGI is looking for passionate people who share our vision and values. We are committed to hiring and developing persons who want to work in a high performing culture. The IGI is interested in candidates whose previous experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals to apply who may have had non-traditional career paths, taken time off for family/personal reasons, or excelled in careers outside academia.

Responsibilities:

The IGI is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, independent-minded research full-time Specialist to assist in the development and advancement of next-generation CRISPR-based approaches to control the hematopoietic and GI systems in the clinic. Successful candidates will lead efforts to apply cutting edge functional genomics approaches ex vivo and in vivo to identify molecular circuits of relevance to particular areas of severe unmet medical need; collaborate on developing clinic-ready approaches to engage those circuits; and collaborate on pre-clinical efficacy and safety studies to enable first-in-human clinical trials.

The Specialist will be responsible for performing tasks related to optimizing programmable epigenome editors with Cas9 and new effectors for preclinical research with the intent of bringing this technology into first-in-human clinical trials. This position will require experience in genome editing and functional genomics screening. The Specialist will perform gene editing, culture human cells for protocol and process development. Ample mentorship and support will be provided for the entire duration of the project.

Basic Qualifications (At the time of application):

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree in molecular and cellular biology or related field
Research experience
3D-cell culture experience
NGS data analysis experience
Experience training and managing laboratory personnel
CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing experience
Functional genomics screening experience
Lentivirus production and cell transduction experience
Molecular biology and cloning experience
Experience with in vivo disease models
Experience in cell line engineering and validation
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Appointment:

This position reports to Dr. Fyodor Urnov. The initial appointment will be at 100% time for one year with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Salary and Benefits:

This position provides full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on UC Berkeley Specialist series salary scale.

To Apply:

Visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02557

Specific questions regarding the recruitment can be directed to Fyodor Urnov, Professor, urnov@berkeley.edu

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their work.

Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).

Reference requirements