Senior Research Associate In Vitro Screen Execution
Independent nonprofit research institute building AI-and-biology tools and conducting biomedical research on complex diseases.
About Arc Institute
Arc Institute is a Palo Alto-based independent nonprofit founded in 2021. It supports long-term biomedical research and develops experimental, computational, and machine-learning technologies, including virtual-cell and genomic foundation models, in partnership with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UCSF.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will culture, quality-control, and validate 3D neural and glial models. You will execute high-throughput genetic and chemical screens, characterize perturbed cells with cell-based and molecular assays, maintain ELN and LIMS records, coordinate samples, and analyze and present experimental data.
Requirements
- BS with 4+ years or MS with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Human PSC-derived cell type or organoid culture experience
- Experience with complex in vitro co-cultures
- Imaging, flow cytometry, qPCR, proteomics, or transcriptomics readout familiarity
- Aseptic cell-culture technique
- Documentation, data tracking, and analysis skills
- Onsite work five days per week
- No visa sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Execute culture, quality control, and validation of 3D neural and glial models
- Execute high-throughput chemical and genetic perturbation screens
- Characterize perturbed cells using cell-based assays and molecular biology techniques
- Maintain ELN records and LIMS tracking
- Coordinate screening steps and sample transfer
- Analyze and present experimental data