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

UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health
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San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Payroll Title:

  • SRA 3
  • Department:
  • PATHOLOGY
  • Hiring Pay Scale
- $64, $103,727.20 /Year

  • Worksite:
  • La Jolla
  • Appointment Type:
  • Career
  • Appointment Percent:
  • 100%
  • Union:
  • RX Contract
  • Total Openings:
  • 1
  • Work Schedule:
  • Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
    #129708 Staff Research Associate:

Filing Deadline:
Thu 5/30/2024**
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 16 academic departments (14 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 2 pre academic/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 Department of Pathology plays a key role in the University's three missions. It aims to achieve the highest standards in patient care, research and education.

The Department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists who are recognized for their expertise.

The Department's research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UC San Diego.


Under supervision of a physician-scientist Principal investigator (PI), lead a highly complex research project examining chromatin and epigenetics dysregulation in mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Design, execute and analyze a variety of next generation sequencing methods aimed to understand epigenetic dysregulation in the developing mammalian brain.

Perform behavioral analysis of mouse mutants to assess learning and memory. Examine cell-intrinsic neurodevelopment using mainly imaging approaches in vivo and in primary neuronal culture. Perform an array of standard methods in molecular biology and biochemistry.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in molecular biology techniques and genetics.
  • Demonstrated experience making decisions, analyzing situations, problem solving, and initiating action necessary to lead a project.
  • Willingness to learn new theory, techniques, and tasks and share knowledge.
  • Experience in computational analysis of nextgeneration sequencing data, including the use of scripts, the Python and R programming languages.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to order and maintain lab reagents and supplies and keep accurate lab records and computer files. Experience in ordering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating general laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, incubators, microscopes, water baths, etc).
  • Knowledge of proper formats, grammar, and spelling in English and proofreading ability sufficient to compose, edit, and publish professional correspondence as well as effectively and accurately document research procedures. Ability to read, comprehend, discuss, and present research materials.
  • Demonstrated experience making independent decisions, analyzing situations, problem solving, and initiating action for laboratory maintenance. Proven ability to work independently.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of safety techniques and practices. Demonstrated ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines and implement measures to ensure compliance and maintain associated records.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:


  • Must be able to work nights and weekends, with biological and chemical hazards, and with mice and mouse tissue.
  • Pay Transparency Act_

Annual Full Pay Range:
$64,506 - $103,727 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)


Hourly Equivalent:
$ $49.68


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).


If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
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