Staff Research Associate I - San Diego, United States - UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Payroll Title:

SRA 1
Department:
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Hiring Pay Scale

- $ $30.72 / Hour

Worksite:
Campus
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
RX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday
Friday
#129396 Staff Research Associate I:

Filing Deadline:
Thu 5/2/2024**
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION:

UCSD Health Sciences is a $1 billion dollar plus organization encompassing 17 academic departments (15 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 2 preacademic/hospital departments, 2 professional schools (School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), 2 hospitals, and various other programs and units all dedicated towards fulfilling the Health Sciences missions.

The UCSD Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) is one of two basic science units in the School of Medicine where world-class researchers study fundamental cellular processes and pathways using a variety of techniques from classical genetics and fluorescence microscopy to high throughput genomics, systems biology, and crystallography.

Our 37 faculty and over 200 postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and research staff work on the cutting edge of biology, cutting across fields from basic biochemistry and genetics to genomics, systems biology and stem cell biology.

The faculty also play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars.

The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential.

We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically advanced, and deeply interested individuals who are ready to become a part of our dynamic research and educational environment.

Under supervision, the incumbent will perform standard repetitive laboratory procedures including biochemistry and molecular biology assays, cell biology, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence, and immunoblotting to meet the needs of several ongoing research projects, providing ideas and rationale to help improve tests that are unsatisfactory.

The Research Associate will perform general lab duties under guidance including but not limited to entering requests in lab ordering system, organizing, maintaining lab supplies, handling, and disposing biohazardous and chemical waste in an EH&S approved manner as well as maintenance, calibration, and operation of laboratory equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Theoretical knowledge of biochemistry, protein chemistry, molecular and cellular biology or closely related field.
Working knowledge of DNA techniques.
Lab experience, knowledge and understanding of sterile techniques and mammalian cell culture practices. Knowledge and experience with numerous types of laboratory equipment related to uses, maintenance, and repair. Ability to learn new laboratory procedures quickly.
Knowledge of various computer software, hardware, standard office equipment and lab equipment
Acute attention to detail, resourceful, capable of handling the changing needs of the research lab.
Working knowledge and experience in bacteriology and bacteria cell competency.
Ability to use mathematical skills to analyze and develop statistical data.
Knowledge and experience in sterile cell culture techniques for culture of mammalian cells.
Experience performing repetitive and specialized laboratory experimental procedures. Experience following experimental protocols.
Strong organization skills. Attention to detail; selfmotivated. Ability to learn quickly and adopt lessons from one learning episode to similar situations. Ability to perform a variety of tasks in an extremely fastpaced environment. Use of good judgement relating to constantly changing priorities. Ability to work as part of a large, diverse group.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience using microscopy to perform experiments.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Work in environment where biological (including infectious agents and blood borne pathogens) and chemical hazards are present.
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Annual Full Pay Range:
$53,766 - $64,143 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:
$ $30.72

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include exp