Sr. Scientist - Integrative Metabolic Biology

About the role

The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

Responsibilities

• Mammalian cell culture and engineering
• Analysis of mitochondrial, metabolic, immune signaling phenotypes in cells and tissues
• Standard cell and molecular biology techniques (qPCR, flow cytometry, molecular cloning, western blot, IP/co-IP/ChIP, etc.)
• Mouse tumor studies, including immunophenotyping
• Confocal, electron and other imaging modalities as needed
• Generation, analysis and interpretation of -OMICS data (RNA/DNA/protein/metabolic)
• Integration of datasets
• Team science/collaborative research
• Carry out and coordinate multiple projects in parallel
• Train other team members

Requirements

PhD degree in cancer biology or related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience

Minimum 8 years of relevant post-doctoral experience

Qualifications

Experience with melanoma tumor models

Experience in analyzing tumor immune responses

Experience in nucleic acid biology, biochemistry and signaling

Skills

Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or reaching

Exposure and handling of laboratory animals

Laboratory atmosphere - possible exposure to chemical, biological or other hazardous substances

Benefits

Annualized Salary Range: $156,850 - $196,050

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

Allen Institute 401k plan

Paid time off as outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement