Research Associate I – Brain Health

Allen Institute

Research Associate I at the Allen Institute studying Huntingtons Disease using mouse models. Conducting cell culture experiments and analyzing molecular and cellular progression of disease.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,250 - $66,450 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help maintain a colony of Huntingtons Disease model mice as part of a small team
Perform euthanasia and collect tissues from subject mice
Isolate RNA, DNA and protein from tissues and cells
Analyze transcript and protein levels using established QRTPCR, western blotting and 96-well plate-based assessments
Conduct cell culture experiments, including maintaining immortalized mammalian cells in culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Genetics, or related field
Experience with immortalized mammalian cell culture
Experience with lab research in neurological or neurogenerative diseases
Experience with mouse models of disease
Experience with relevant programming languages including R or Python

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

RNA isolationDNA isolationprotein isolationQRTPCRwestern blottingcell culturemammalian cell culturedata analysisRPython

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in BiologyBachelor's degree in NeuroscienceBachelor's degree in Genetics