Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Research Associate, Molecular BiologyW2 ContractPay Rate: $35 - $42 per hourLocation: Berkeley, CA - Onsite RoleJob Summary:This is a part-time contract, lab-based position involving the execution of molecular biology and AAV production experiments at the lab bench and tissue culture hood. Duties and Responsibilities:Molecular biology tasks involve the use of pipets to isolate DNA and RNA from cells, set up PCRs, and perform molecular cloning (restriction digestion/ligation, Gibson cloning, Golden Gate Cloning).Cell biology tasks focus on the production of AAV in suspension 293 cells (cell culture, transfection), followed by AKTA-based purification (cell harvest/lysis, resin binding, elution, buffer exchange)Experiments will generally take between 4-8 hours to complete each day, 3-5 days per work week.Candidate is expected to keep an up-to-date lab notebook, document each experiment and results.Candidate is expected to follow all safety protocols based upon the training sessions conducted at hiring and then annually. Likewise, candidates should maintain a clean, organized lab environment and order needed reagents and supplies. Desired Skills and ExperienceMolecular Biology, AAV Production, DNA and RNA Isolation, PCR, Molecular Cloning, Restriction Digestion, Ligation, Gibson Cloning, Golden Gate Cloning, Cell Biology, Suspension Cell Culture, HEK293 Cell Culture, Transfection, ÄKTA Purification, Cell Harvesting, Cell Lysis, Resin Binding, Elution, Buffer Exchange, Pipetting, Tissue Culture, Experimental Documentation, Laboratory Notebook Maintenance, Laboratory Safety, Reagent and Supply Management, Laboratory Organization Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate. Bayside Solutions, Inc. may collect your personal information during the position application process. Please reference Bayside Solutions, Inc.'s CCPA Privacy Policy at www.baysidesolutions.com.