Career Center
Omaha, Nebraska
Posted: 17-Mar-23
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 122082
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/18/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/29/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
Under supervision the incumbent will be engaging in cell biology, with a strong interest in inflammation and innate immunity. The incumbent will assist with and perform research to include in vitro tissue culture work, protein quantification, western-blot techniques, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR, Q-PCR, animal studies including maintaining a mouse colony, injecting mice, euthanasia and dissecting tissue for analysis. Prepare buffers and solutions as needed. Assist with data processing and presentation and statistical analysis as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Theoretical knowledge of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology or related field preferred as typically attained by a bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience in basic cell culture techniques and isolation of primary cells from rodents.
Experience and organizational skills to order and maintain lab equipment and supplies.
Experience with the operation of a personal computer and software application, such as Access, MS Word and Excel. Knowledge to work with and learn new software for data analysis.
Experience in keeping accurate and well-organized lab records, lab notebook and computer data files.
Demonstrated skill to work with animals, as well as animal and human tissues; tissue trimming and histology analysis, and knowledge in necropsy. Demonstrated knowledge to care for and handle small lab animals and to administer medications and euthanize small laboratory animals.
Demonstrated skill in the operation and maintenance of various lab equipment such as centrifuges, spectrophotometers, balances, pH meters, autoclaves and electrophoresis equipment.
Ability and willingness to handle and work with human tissues and other biohazardous, toxic, and carcinogenic materials and to recognize safety problems. Knowledge of radiation safety and biosafety techniques and practices. Demonstrated ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines.
Experience in sterile technique.
Enthusiasm to learn new techniques.
Ability to adhere to established UCSD guidelines for safety and environmental issues.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience with RNA and protein isolation, RT and qPCR, and Western blot techniques.
Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance methods and paperwork for IRB protocols.
Experience writing IRB and IACUC protocols.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Must be willing to work with animal/human tissues.
Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $51,949 - $61,972 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $24.88 - $29.68
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
