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Research Associate II, Konermann Lab

Headquarters - 3181 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA💼 Full-time💰 $75,900–$75,900🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

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)

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