Research Assistant, Biological Sample Processing Job at Second Renaissance, California, MO

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  • Second Renaissance
  • California, MO

Job Description

Research Assistant, Biological Sample Processing

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. 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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

    Required qualifications
  • 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

    Preferred qualifications
  • Experience with or interest in fluorescence microscopy
  • Experience with or interest in tissue sectioning

    Who will love this job
  • 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

    We offer
  • 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.

    $20 - $24 an hour

    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.

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