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[5/16/2012] Senior Research Associate, Omniox Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Omniox Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our team as we focus on developing a new class of protein therapeutics. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting specific projects as part of our in vivo Assay Development Group. He/she should have a BS or MS and have 5+ years of experience in cancer biology and cell biology. Extensive experience in tissue culture, animal handling (injections, catheterizations), and growth and monitoring of flank tumors is required. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have experience in a range of cell biology techniques, including FACS and clonogenic assays.
The candidate should have proven technical skills and excel in organization, time management, and record keeping. Proven attention to detail is also essential. The candidate will be expected to be able to work both independently, as well as part of a highly collaborative group. The candidate should possess strong critical thinking skills, strong oral/written communication skills, and have the ability to multitask in a fast pace working environment.
Omniox is committed to fostering career growth and this position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to and be exposed to the full scope of biopharmaceutical product development.
If interested, please contact Elizabeth Harris.
[4/30/2012] Media intern, QB3 (San Francisco, CA)
QB3 seeks a media intern to cover biotechnology, biomedicine, and interdisciplinary research.
QB3, a tri-campus institute in the San Francisco Bay Area, supports research and technology commercialization in areas such as pharmacology, medical devices, and biofuels. The intern will work in our office at the UCSF Mission Bay campus, a fast-growing innovation zone that integrates basic science, medicine, start-up incubators, industry, and venture capital. Some projects may involve work at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz.
Multimedia skills are an asset, primarily in production of video, podcasts, and slideshows. Candidates should have clips and a positive perception of entrepreneurship and industry.
The intern will produce several video features or a number of podcasts, as well as blog posts. Subject matter tends to focus on people commercializing their research.
The internship timespan is three months, at stipend of $2,400-2,800/month (depending on hours worked, 30-35/week). Start date is flexible throughout the year; the next slot begins in July. For more information, contact Kaspar Mossman (kaspar.mossman@qb3.org), QB3 communications director.
Visit our website, and our YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook accounts, as well as our Wikipedia page, to get an idea what we’re about.
[4/27/2012] Junior Research Analyst (summer, part-time), Clinisys EMR Inc. (QB3/PharmChem Digital Garage, San Francisco)
Clinisys EMR Inc. is a provider of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software and health analytics products to the US and international markets. We are looking for a part-time dynamic Junior Research Analyst to support our product research and marketing team. Reporting to the President and the Director of Marketing, the candidate will also be tasked with providing support as required to other key business areas within the company as directed. This position is housed in the QB3/PharmChem Digital Garage incubator at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus. The candidate must abide by the research, ethical and security parameters of QB3 and Clinisys.
Skills
• Verbal, Written and Oral Communication
• Market Research and General Research Abilities
• Independent, Dependable and Ethical
• Customer Focus
Job Duties
• Undertake web and literary research;
• Liaise with Healthcare regulatory bodies in the US to obtain compliance and related information;
• Research and consultation activities including telephone interviews, one-on-one interviews, questionnaire design, survey development, etc.;
• Initial analysis of research findings for draft reports and deliverables to managers and/or clients;
• Preparation of, and assistance with, the development of company proposals, draft reports and key subject briefs including content review and preparation, formatting and presentation enhancement;
• Liaison with various networks/organizations as determined from time to time for specific projects and/or business unit areas;
• Act as a liaison in areas of business interests including market research and related issue tracking and analysis;
• Assist in developing research and undertaking analysis across the Company product range;
• Attend workshops and seminars on company’s behalf;
Qualification
This is a summer part-time term position and we encourage Graduate or Post-Grad students to apply. The position is related to health informatics and analytics therefore candidates with exposure to health technology would be preferred.
Remuneration: Based on experience and hours of work per week.
Contact Mehadi Sayed
We seek an experienced engineer to participate in the creation of new filtration and purification technologies and devices for drinking water. The ideal candidate will have an impressive track record of new product development ideally in the filtration industry. Alternatively, you may have a strong background in running or developing purification processes, using either micro filtration or ultra filtration products. We offer excellent compensation packages including salary and benefits. For full details, and to apply, please use this link.
We are currently converting novel lab-scale processes into commercially viable full scale production. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced process engineer to lead the start up of manufacturing and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate enjoys direct involvement with process development and improvement projects as well as equipment design and product quality optimization and control. He or she will have an impressive track record of developing and continuously improving unit operations through upgrades to increase efficiency, product quality and safety. We offer excellent compensation packages including salary and benefits. For full details, and to apply, please use this link.
[3/9/2012] Lab technician, EvolveMol Inc.
About Us
EvolveMol Inc. is a startup biotechnology company focused on engineering microorganisms to produce novel enzymes and small-molecule drugs. Our vision is a healthier world with better access to basic human needs such as energy and medicine. Currently we are operating out of the QB3 Garage at UCSF Mission Bay in San Francisco (1700 4th St, San Francisco CA).
Current Team
• Crazy Dutchman who speaks five languages and writes a web comic about bikes.
• Wise-cracking MD/PhD from the mean streets of LA
• Wild-eyed physicist/inventor who composes zany songs about biology
The Position — Lab Assistant
We are looking to hire a talented problem-solver with a strong background in the biological sciences to round out our team. This position is working as an assistant to a project to engineer E. coli to produce useful enzymes. It will involve a lot of pipetting and other standard biology lab techniques. There will also be a lot of creative problem solving.
Applicant Requirements
• Able to prioritize tasks
• Able to work with a clear set of directions and little oversight
• Able to follow lab protocols
• Excellent problem solver
• Quick learner
• Organized
Skill Requirements
• Basic understanding of biology
• Ability to pipette
• Ability to use basic lab equipment: gels, centrifuges
Background
• Undergraduate or equivalent experience in biological sciences (autodidacts appreciated)
• Lab experience in a biological science lab
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience, minimum is 30k/year. Benefits negotiable. Room for rapid advancement as the company grows. As an early-stage, grant funded startup we will provide a generous equity package to whomever we hire for this position.
To Apply
• Please send a CV, cover letter with references to jobs@evolvemol.com
• Visionary science poems get extra points
• Random artwork is also appreciated
• Ridiculous YouTube videos can substitute if necessary
[2/16/2012] Research Facility Director, Vincent J. Coates Genomic Sequencing Laboratory, QB3-Berkeley
QB3-Berkeley seeks a Research Director for the Vincent J. Coates Genomic Sequencing Laboratory (VJCGSL). The VJCGSL is one of the QB3 core facilities located in Stanley Hall and equipped with three HiSeq 2000 DNA sequencers from Illumina. The mission of the VJCGSL is to make massively parallel DNA sequencing affordable to UC Berkeley, the greater UC community and outside clients. Applications include whole genome sequencing, genomic resequencing, ChIP-sequencing, RNA expression, small RNA discovery and bisulfite sequencing.
Duties: The Director will be independently responsible for the operation of the VJCGSL facility and be granted exceptional PI status. Duties include:
- Oversee and manage the operation of the VJCGSL facility.
- Assist UC researchers in the design of genomics projects
- Act as a liaison with commercial DNA sequencer manufacturers and service providers.
- Supervise facility employees in the operation of 3 Illumina HiSeq 2000 instruments and all associated processes and equipment related to operating a sequencing core facility.
- Manage finances of the facility and assist accounting staff with recharge management.
- Write funding proposals to support collaborations among QB3 faculty and additional equipment to support the research mission of the VJCGSL.
- Coordinate with 2 other QB3 facilities: (1) the Functional Genomics Laboratory to coordinate samples and reagents; (2) the Computational Genomics Resource Laboratory for data processing and analysis.
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in genomics, bioengineering, or a related field, and demonstrated experience with instrumentation for high-throughput biology, particularly Next-Gen Sequencing. Must have a strong background in molecular biology and genomics, and be intimately familiar with Unix/Linux platforms for the analysis of sequencing data generated by the facility. The candidate must have demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships bridging academic scientists from multiple disciplines. The candidate must work independently and possess advanced supervisory and management skills including the ability to coordinate funding streams, work schedules, timelines, and supervision of support staff. Preferred: Three years postdoctoral research, demonstrated record of scientific publication and successful funding proposals, management experience in a scientific environment.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. The University also provides a competitive benefits package.
Applications/Deadline:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV to http://resaccess.berkeley.edu:80/sReg.php?i=47. Applications must be received by March 9, 2012 for an initial appointment effective approximately May 1, 2012 through April 31, 2013. Renewal based on performance and the availability of funds.
The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages nominations of qualified women and minority candidates.
[2/15/2012] Research Associate: Cell Biology, Tunitas Therapeutics (San Francisco)
Tunitas Therapeutics is a privately held biopharmaceutical company that is poised to develop unique and precisely targeted protein therapeutics that will dramatically change the lives of allergy sufferers. Tunitas’ technology targets the IgE receptor on basophils and mast cells, the primary cellular mediators of allergic disease. By actively turning off signaling through the IgE receptor, this therapeutic approach has the potential to impact the lives of all allergy sufferers, particularly individuals with asthma and food allergy.
Position summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our team. This individual will play a key role in characterizing novel fusion proteins using a range of cell-based assays and employing both primary cells and cell lines. The assays will target allergic pathways, using a variety of readout technologies. In addition, he/she will assist in other aspects of recombinant protein production including transient transfections and establishment of stable cell lines. The candidate must be able to work independently and perform experiments to a very high standard, troubleshoot technical and scientific problems and effectively progress multiple projects simultaneously. This position requires strong scientific knowledge of current cell biology methods. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, with excellent lab skills and maintain meticulous records.
Requirements
- BS or MS in immunology or cell biology with 3-5 years of experience
- Experience with cell-based assay development for functional characterization of recombinant proteins
- Experience with generation maintenance and characterization of novel cell lines
- Experience with ficoll gradient enrichment of blood cells followed by magnetic cell sorting
- Experience with flow cytometry for characterization of rare cell populations
- Experience with ELISA, histamine or cytokine release assays
- Can effectively analyze experimental data and present data at internal meetings
- Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature and implements new techniques and technologies as appropriate
- Previous experience in stable cell line generation, scale up and maintenance for recombinant protein production a plus
Send inquiries, along with current CVs, to Nolan Sigal.
[2/15/2012] Cell Biologist / Bioengineer / Cardiovascular Physiologist, Silver Creek Pharmaceuticals (San Francisco)
Silver Creek Pharmaceuticals is a start-up biotech company in Mission Bay, San Francisco, developing novel protein therapeutics for regenerative medicine. Using principles of engineering and Network Biology, Silver Creek is pioneering an entirely new class of biotherapeutics that can promote resilience and/or regeneration of cardiac cells, while minimizing unwanted effects in other tissues. We’re looking for self-motivated, creative, team-oriented, resourceful individuals to join our small but growing multidisciplinary team.
Silver Creek is continuing to grow in the areas of in vitro cell-based activity assays and in vivo (mouse) efficacy studies. As part of our core multidisciplinary team, you will help develop in vitro models of cardiovascular disease for testing our new protein therapeutics. You should be interested in regenerative medicine and have experience with cell culture and bioactivity assays. In addition, you would ideally have experience with cardiovascular research, experience with histology and immunohistochemistry, or hands-on surgical experience with animal models of myocardial infarction. PhD, MD, or 5+ years research experience required. Email cover letter & CV to info@silvercreekpharma.com.
[1/23/2012] Interns, CellSight Technologies (San Francisco)
CellSight Technologies is a molecular imaging company focused on development of imaging and biomarker detection technologies for the cell and gene therapy market. We are looking for interns with an educational background in biological sciences (biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, etc.) or bioengineering/biomedical engineering. Interns will work on cell culture assays, in vitro assays and animal imaging studies for the development of imaging and biomarker detection technologies. Please note this is an unpaid position that could potentially transition into a paid position after a couple of months based on performance. Please contact us through the “Contact Us” page on www.CellSightTech.com.
[1/19/2012] Biology Scientist, Alquest Therapeutics (San Francisco)
Alquest Therapeutics is focused on the discovery of small molecule drugs for unmet medical needs with a special emphasis on Parkinson’s disease. We are seeking an ambitious scientist to take the lead on a grant-funded research program to identify drugs for treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct laboratory research to identify drug candidates for clinical development. You will be working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and must be motivated by novel challenges and inspired by the deployment of innovative and creative solutions. If interested please contact Bernice Welles and put “biology scientist” in the subject line.
Required experience and skills:
- A PhD in biology or related field, preferably with post-doctoral or industry experience. The ideal candidate will have a depth of experience in cell biology and working with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, preferably with Parkinson’s disease models.
- Experience with drug discovery and/or pharmacology is a plus.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and goal-driven; ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment of peers and outside experts.
- Candidates must be able to work independently and have shown sustained research productivity demonstrated by a track record of publications and/or success in industry.
- Candidates must possess excellent data analysis skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.