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Research Assistant I - Plant Biology Laboratory, Dr. Wolfgang Busch
Salk Institute for Biological Studies | |
United States, California, La Jolla | |
10010 North Torrey Pines Road (Show on map) | |
February 24, 2023 | |
Description
The CRoPS project aims to develop crop plants that sequester more carbon via extensive root systems containing recalcitrant carbon polymers to fight climate change. A major component of this research is to confirm trait changes through genetic manipulation and various phenotyping methods. The Research Assistant I will work closely with a more experienced-level Research Assistant, and other members of the CRoPS project and the Busch laboratory to conduct screening of root traits to identify genetic mechanisms that lead to optimal root systems for carbon sequestration. Responsibilities include plant maintenance and manipulation, image acquisition, trait measurement, optimizing protocols for plant growth and plant measurements, data analysis, and utilizing molecular biology techniques such as primer design, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, bacterial transformation, and cloning to further characterize genes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (100%) Research and Lab Support
EXPERIENCE Required:
Preferred:
EDUCATION Required:
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required:
The salary range for this position is $18.02 - $23.91 an hour. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/MENTAL ACTIVITIES/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This position will be constantly handling, seeing and sitting. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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