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Innovative Genomics Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$96K - $131K/yr

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What is the difference between Innovative Genomics vs Genetic Counselor?

AspectInnovative GenomicsGenetic Counselor
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in genetics, molecular biology, or related fields; research experienceMaster's degree in genetic counseling; certification (ABGC)
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, academic institutionsHospitals, clinics, healthcare settings
Industry UsageBiotech, research, genomics innovationHealthcare, patient counseling, clinical settings

Innovative Genomics professionals focus on research and development in genomics, often working in labs or biotech firms. In contrast, Genetic Counselors primarily work directly with patients to interpret genetic information in healthcare settings. While both roles require genetics knowledge, their work environments and objectives differ significantly.

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Junior/Assistant Specialist - Microbiome Engineering - Innovative Genomics Institute

University of California

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$65 - $90/hr

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Posted 4 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

The Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Junior/Assistant Specialist in the Ronda Lab, in the area of microbiome engineering

The Ronda Lab at the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), UC Berkeley, develops and deploys genome engineering and synthetic biology platforms to understand and reprogram microbial communities. Research in the lab centers on designing molecular tools for in situ microbiome editing, decoding host-microbiome molecular interactions, and translating these discoveries into next-generation biotechnology applications in health and agriculture.
This position supports a metabolic engineering project focused on the rumen microbiome and others human-related microbiomes. The Junior/Assistant Specialist will work at the intersection of anaerobic microbiology, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology to develop and apply tools for engineering rumen microbial communities. The position will be embedded in the highly collaborative research environment of the IGI, with access to cutting-edge genomics and molecular biology facilities and expertise across UC Berkeley.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

The position will contribute in three major ways: 1) metabolic and synthetic biology experiments targeting rumen microbial communities others human-related microbiomes, including anaerobic culturing, isolation and characterization of microbes, strain engineering, and microbial community manipulation; 2) molecular biology and genomics workflows, including plasmid design and construction, bacterial transformation or conjugation, PCR-based screening, Sanger and next-generation sequencing validation, and preparation of metagenomic sequencing libraries; and 3) data management and computational analysis, including processing and interpretation of metagenomic and amplicon sequencing datasets to characterize community composition and functional changes in engineered communities.
The position will maintain detailed records of all experiments, conclusions, and results through lab notebooks and internal data management systems. The Junior/Assistant Specialist will contribute to manuscript preparation, present findings at internal lab meetings and scientific conferences, and participate in the preparation of grant proposals. Opportunities to mentor undergraduate researchers and contribute to the collaborative culture of the Ronda Lab and the broader IGI community are expected.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree or enrolled in a bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree program.

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