Research Associate I - Tissue Processing & Electrophysiology

Research Associate I –Tissue Processing & Electrophysiology The mission of the Allen Institute is to understand the principles that govern life and to advance health. Our creative and multi-dimensional teams focus on answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience. We accelerate foundational research, catalyze bold ideas, develop tools and models, and openly share our science to make a broad, transformational impact on the world.The mission of the Allen Institute for Brain Science is to accelerate the understanding of how the human brain works in health and disease. Using a big science approach, we generate useful public resources, drive technological and analytical advances, and discover fundamental brain properties through integration of experiments, modeling and theory.This Research Associate I will support projects aimed to classify cell types within the brain through generation of high-quality patch-clamp electrophysiology and transcriptomic data. The individual will be responsible for executing a variety of laboratory tasks and experiments in a high-throughput laboratory and animal care environment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Good judgment and problem-solving skills are required for recognizing process deviations, participating in troubleshooting, and operation of complex laboratory instrumentation.This role is expected to comply with regulatory requirements, adhere to SOPs, initiate individual experiments and to work efficiently in a team environment.At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.Essential Functions Performance of acute surgical procedures and tissue dissectionsHandling of miceProcessing mouse, human, non-human primate (NHP), and porpoise brain tissuePerform patch-seq experiments from mouse, NHP and human brain slice preparationsApply established quality control (QC) criteria in all experimental designs. Help develop new analytical criteria and insights from, both electrophysiological, molecular biology and imaging dataWork in dynamic core facilities with tight deadlinesDissociation and preparation of single cell/nuclei samples for analysisCell and tissue histological stainingFollow SOPs, good laboratory practices, and regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate laboratory documentation and reporting using established methodsWork with supervisor to appropriately manage time and prioritize tasksContribute to a cohesive and efficient team environmentRequired Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a life science or related fieldPreferred Education and Experience 1+ years of related work experience and/or training preferredExceptional manual dexterity and attention to detailBasic knowledge of mouse neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, genetics, flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, and/or cell biologyExperience working with mice, NHP, human or other tissue samplesExperience with fluorescence and/or dissection microscopyAbility to critically interpret and analyze scientific dataIntermediate level ability with Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn other custom software systemsAbility to work independently and as a part of a collaborative teamWork Environment Laboratory environment with possible exposure to chemical, biological, or other hazardous substancesPossible exposure to BioSafety Level 2 organisms, such as recombinant virusesWork requires proper use of personal protective equipment and engineering controlsLaboratory duties involve safely handling or working near chemical, biological or other hazardous substancesAnimal Care Services Exposure to and handling of laboratory animals requiredPerform euthanasia, surgical procedures, and tissue collectionsPhysical Demands Occasional lifting up to 30 poundsFine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office and lab equipment; repetitive motion with lab equipmentPush/pull a cartStooping, bending, crouching, sittingPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work This is an essential job and expected to report for work regardless of weather and/or other conditionsRotating evening on-call coverageOccasional evening hours requiredThis role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is 615 Westlake Ave N., with flexibility to work remotely on a limited basis.Additional Eligibility Qualifications All employees who work with live animals must complete an Occupational Health medical history form and/or consultation with an Occupational Health Provider and receive clearance to work with animals. Depending on your health history and job responsibilities, an annual respiratory health screening and clearance to use a respirator may also be required.Additional Comments **Please note, this opportunity does not offer work visa sponsorship**Annualized Salary Range $54,250 - $66,450** Final salary depends on required education for the role, experience, and level of skills relevant to the role, along with work location, where applicable.Benefits Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute's Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute's 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institute's Benefits Guide.It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.