Jr. Specialist- Department Research Support 2024-2025

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Jr. Specialist Position - RESEARCH SUPPORT - 2024-2025

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Davis invites applications for multiple qualified Junior Specialists for research support. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on basic science research. The successful candidates will also participate in research laboratory support including assisting with various research projects, organizing and maintaining lab supplies, research documentation searches and working with volunteers and students. The appointees will work under the supervision of one of our many Researchers.

General responsibilities may include:

RESEARCH (80%):

* Develop, perform, and contribute to translational and basic science research projects

* Manage datasets, records, and research documentation

* Educate students and mentor students in the laboratory as required

* Prepare laboratory orders and maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies

*Participate in the writing and preparing of manuscripts and research publications

Writing, and editing various grant proposals including grant renewal applications

Contribute to translational and basic science research projects

* Ensure laboratory supplies are well stocked, and laboratory work areas are kept clean and free of potential contamination issues.

* Perform pathology techniques (tissue fixation/embedding, cryosectioning, and staining) on animal tissue samples

* Establish and maintain human and animal cell culture lines using sterile techniques

* Independently perform cellular and molecular biology assays including flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, and immunocytochemistry

* Prepare sterile media/reagents and maintain sterile facilities (incubator)

* Correctly use and maintain laboratory equipment such as micro-plate reader, balances, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, cryostat, and laminar flow hoods

* Update/ modify standard laboratory procedures to fulfill the needs of each research project.

* Other related jobs assigned by supervisor

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (10%):

* Participation in surgery and bioengineering conferences and professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations

* Review of journal manuscripts and other publications related to surgery and bioengineering research

* Additional education and credentials as related to surgery and bioengineering research

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10%):

* Committee service for lab safety, animal care, facilities, and mentorship of volunteer students

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 10 Positions

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Appointments may be made up to 100% time, benefits included based on appointment percentage. Duration: 1-2 years. On call and weekend work may be required but will be scheduled ahead of time.

For full consideration, applications must be received by July 16, 2024.

However, the position will remain open until filled, or through June 30, 2025.

Qualified applicants should apply online at UC Recruit:

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06475. A current CV and contact information for two references are required to apply.

Please direct questions to Racheal McGaha via email: rmcgaha@ucdavis.edu Subject line should read: 2024-25 Research Support

UC Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, and individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

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Department: https://health.ucdavis.edu/surgery/

Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology or a related discipline

Knowledge of basic molecular/cell biology techniques and terminology

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and an interest in basic science; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team

• 2 required (contact information only)

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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