Temporary Research Associate, Spatial Biology

Job Title: Temporary Research Associate, Spatial Biology 

Location: South San Francisco, CA 

Reports to: Associate Director, Gene Therapy

Work Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday 

 

Job Summary 

The Gene Therapy group at SonoThera is seeking to hire an entry-level Research Associate to become an integral part of the gene therapy drug development effort. We seek candidates who think critically and have the desire and ability to learn new techniques. This position requires adaptability and an ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment. A qualified candidate will have knowledge of immunohistochemistry, RNAscope and BaseScope assays, and familiarity with microscopy and imaging. In this position, you will play an integral role in characterizing the expression of transgenic constructs in mouse and NHP tissues. You will perform staining and imaging for detection of transgene and cell marker expression. This role will require a flexible work schedule including working on weekends. 

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences (e.g. Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience or related field) with 0-2 years of relevant postgraduate research experience in an industry setting. 

• Creativity and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve technical and corporate milestones. 

• Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 

• Flexible schedule including working on weekends. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

 

Technical Requirements and Skills: 

• Knowledge of chromogenic and fluorescence RNAscope and/or BaseScope staining. 

• Familiarity with imaging chromogenic slides as well as fluorescence multiplex slides. 

• Experience working with multiple tissue preparations (FFPE, fixed-frozen, fresh-frozen, etc.) and multiple tissue types (mouse and NHP). 

• Ideal candidate will have familiarity with ELNs (i.e. Benchling), immunohistochemistry (IHC, antibody staining), ddPCR, qPCR, Olink-based proteomics, MSD, protein isolation, Western blot. 

• Strong record-keeping and organizational skills. 

 

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $46.00 to $50.00 USD hourly. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.

Equal Opportunity for Diversity & Inclusion 

SonoThera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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