Research Associate II, Konermann Lab
Core
Conduct molecular and cellular experiments to identify key pathways driving neurodegenerative disease progression using CRISPR technologies and functional assays.
Role type
Research Associate II (wet-lab experimentalist)
Builds
Stem cell-derived brain models and genetic modifier screens for neurological diseases
Domain
Neuroscience, stem cell biology, genomics, and CRISPR functional genomics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, transfection, Western blot, RT-qPCR, immunostaining, imaging-based screening (organelle level), lipid extraction, lipidomics, experimental design, data interpretation
Preferred skills
human ESC/iPSC handling, neural/immune cell type expertise, computational multiomics analysis, protein purification, immunoprecipitation
Technologies
CRISPR, stem cell-derived brain models, multiomics platforms
Responsibilities
Perform molecular and cellular experiments including cell culture, transfection, Western blot, RT-qPCR, and immunostaining; Conduct imaging-based screening at the organelle level (lysosome and lipid droplet); Execute lipid-based assays including extraction and lipidomics; Collaborate on large-scale screening of genetic modifiers for neurological diseases using stem cell models; Plan, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot experiments with increasing independence
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)