What are the responsibilities and job description for the E11 Bio - Research Assistant, Biological Sample Processing position at Convergent Research?
E11 Bio is on a mission to advance connectomics towards whole brain scale for humans and other mammals. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers engaged in a neuroscience moonshot project to develop a radical technology platform for scalable mammalian brain mapping. E11 Bio is a non-profit Convergent Research focused research organization located in Alameda, California, pursuing blue-skies neuroscience research yet operating like a nimble, tight-knit start-up. Read our technology roadmap.
E11 is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant to support the team in generating and processing biological samples for our moonshot mission of developing novel technologies for scalable whole-brain connectomics.
\n- Processing of brain tissue and hydrogel samples (including sample sectioning)
- Evaluation of brain sample quality by fluorescence microscopy
- Experimental validation of staining reagents
- Assistant laboratory duties, changeable based on current demand, including but not necessarily limited to: preparing pre-weighted stocks and liquid buffers for expansion microscopy experiments; tracking and maintaining experimental reagents
- Documentation of biological samples and reagents via Notion databases
- Close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate experiments based on your work
- Associate or bachelor degree focusing on biological and/or medical sciences (molecular biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, etc.), training as a biological technician or equivalent working experience
- Experience with basic molecular biology laboratory techniques (e.g. biological sample preparation, immunohistochemistry, etc.)
- Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records
- Willingness and ability to quickly pick up new processes and adapt to changing needs
- Experience with or interest in fluorescence microscopy
- Experience with or interest in tissue sectioning
- You are excited about performing biological sample preparation, including sectioning, clearing and staining protocols, and working with fluorescence microscopes
- You have an intrinsic motivation to broadly accelerate science by enabling high-impact experiments in a tight-knit team
- An opportunity to help change the world and work with some of the most talented and collaborative experts across scientific fields.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.
- Generous time off paid holidays.
- Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities.
E11 Bio, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
Salary : $20 - $24
