Salk Institute
The Research Assistant I will support a lab investigating astrocyte roles in brain development and disease by performing molecular biology, cell culture, biochemistry, and animal work. Responsibilities include animal handling, injections, surgeries, tissue processing, imaging, and general lab maintenance to advance the principal investigator's research goals.
Headquarters
La Jolla, California, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
1960
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk, located in La Jolla, California. The Institute drives foundational scientific research addressing society's most pressing challenges, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, aging, neuroscience, and agricultural resilience. Home to Nobel Laureates and highly cited scientists, Salk is ranked among the top nonprofit research leaders in health sciences according to the Nature Index.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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