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Senior/Research Associate – Metabolism

Senior/Research Associate – Metabolism

CompanyNewLimit
LocationSan Bruno, CA, USA
Salary$60000 – $98000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • BS in cell biology, endocrinology, molecular biology, or a related natural science and 2+ years of work experience in a cell/molecular biology laboratory (academic or industry setting) or PhD in cell biology, endocrinology, molecular biology, or a related field
  • Proficiency in animal handling and husbandry techniques for rodent models (mice or rats)
  • Proficiency in molecular biology and molecular cloning methods
  • Exceptional organizational skills, as demonstrated by detailed record-keeping in lab notebook and an ability to effectively carry out multiple ongoing projects or experiments

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with our Single Cell Technology, Epigenetic Editing, and Predictive Modeling teams to design, build, and test epigenetic reprogramming interventions for aged and diseased hepatocytes
  • Isolate murine and human hepatocytes using perfusion, FACS, and gradient based approaches
  • Reprogram hepatocytes ex vivo and in vivo
  • Perform experiments in pre-clinical liver disease animal models
  • Perform functional and phenotypic assays to evaluate the effects of reprogramming on hepatocyte biology

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with mammalian cell culture
  • Experience working with mouse models of liver dysfunction
  • Experience with ex vivo culture and manipulation of hepatocytes
  • Experience with single cell genomics methods