Lab Administrative Research Technician- King Lab

Primary Work Address: 2033 Valley Life Sciences Building, Berkeley, CA, 94720-3140

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We have a rare opportunity for a Lab Administration Research Technician to join the King Lab at the University of California, Berkeley. The King lab seeks to understand the genetic, genomic, and cellular foundations of animal origins. To do this, King lab members study the closest living relatives of animals, the choanoflagellates. Genes shared by choanoflagellates and animals - including signaling and adhesion gene homologs - were likely present in their last common ancestor and may shed light on the transition to multicellularity. More information about the lab and its work can be found by visiting https://kinglab.berkeley.edu/.

• A team that fosters continuous learning and cultivates an environment of collaboration.
• The opportunity to work in the vibrant Berkeley-San Francisco Bay Area.
• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Assist scientists with cell culture (sterile technique), microscopy, flow cytometry (FACS), and standard molecular biology procedures (PCR, cloning, etc.).
• Help maintain choanoflagellate cell lines and prepare media and stock solutions.
• Learn new experimental techniques and contribute to active research projects.
• Participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and planning sessions.

• Maintain inventories of consumables and reagents, including antibody, plasmid, and cryogenic dewar records.
• Order and receive supplies and equipment; oversee service contracts and asset records.
• Coordinate shipments of laboratory strains and reagents to collaborators and outside scientists.
• Act as liaison between the lab and HHMI and UC Berkeley administrative offices (procurement, MTAs, staff transitions).
• Coordinate with safety offices to ensure regulatory compliance; manage amendments and renewals for lab permits and protocols.
• Organize lab events and coordinate arrangements for visitors.
• Process and track reimbursements for the Investigator, lab members, and visiting scientists.
• Oversee multi-lab equipment-sharing and ensure all users are properly trained.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, life sciences, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
• One or more years of related laboratory and administrative support experience.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques, including sterile technique and basic molecular biology (e.g., PCR).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively with a diverse research community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software applications and laboratory techniques.
• Ability to keep accurate and thorough records of work performed.
• Self-motivation and a growth mindset: you actively seek out new skills and take ownership of your work.