Base: $20.08 - $32.65 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Not specified
Bachelor of science degree in science or technology
Experience working with mice and bacterial preparations
Ability to lift 15 pounds
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is seeking a Research Technician for the Barton Lab at UC Berkeley to study immune system interactions with gut microbiota using gnotobiotic mice. The role involves animal husbandry, microbiological testing, and collaboration with lab members, providing a supportive environment for professional growth
Job Summary
The role focuses on managing a colony of gnotobiotic mice to study how the immune system interacts with bacterial members of the microbiota.
Responsibilities include daily facility operations such as animal husbandry, maintenance of supply stocks, cleaning facilities, and training undergraduate students.
Candidates will receive a competitive compensation package with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for authorship on lab research publications.
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is seeking a Research Technician for the Barton Lab at UC Berkeley to study immune system interactions with gut microbiota using gnotobiotic mice. The role involves animal husbandry, microbiological testing, and collaboration with lab members, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.
Salary
Base: $20.08 - $32.65 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor of Science degree in science or technology
Experience working with mice and bacterial preparations
Ability to lift 15 pounds
Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
Strong organizational skills
Nice-to-have
Experience with gnotobiotic microisolators
Experience with sterile techniques
Willingness to learn new techniques
Ability to plan ahead and coordinate with others
Motivated and ambitious individual
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree required
Preferred experience with gnotobiotic microisolators