Salk Institute
The Research Assistant I supports NIH R01-funded research focused on human induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation and beta cell transplantation for novel diabetes cell replacement therapies. Working under the Principal Investigator, the role involves maintaining iPSC cultures, executing differentiation protocols, and assisting with transplantation studies in mouse models. The position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate and reproducible experimental results.
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
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
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VP of Product
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Chief Financial Officer
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