Laboratory Research Associate - 124291
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 07/28/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire.
All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants:
Apply by 08/08/2023.
Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTIONThe UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services.
The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
Under supervision, the Laboratory Research Associate will assist with multiple research projects that examine mouse models of psychiatric disorders within the Department of Psychiatry.
Under supervision, the researcher will ensure that the lab is in good running order, including handling lab safety, regulation issues, and administrative duties.
The Laboratory Research Associate will assist and perform a limited variety of highly specialized wet lab laboratory procedures under the direction from the PI.
Procedures include library preparation for next-generation sequencing, organization and storage of DNA/RNA samples and corresponding data sets, DNA cloning, mouse genotyping, protein and gene expression studies, implementation and maintenance of primary cultures.
Independently, the Laboratory Research Associate will be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate records and communicating regularly with the supervisor regarding experiments.
Assist with other tasks as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Theoretical knowledge of molecular biology techniques or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrated experience with sterile techniques for tissue culture and cloning.
Ability to work independently and as part of a large, diverse group.
Working knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) procedures for laboratory safety.
Experience to properly handle small animals.
Ability to take initiative and responsibility for assigned functions and carry tasks through to completion.
Efficient organizational skills necessary to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge of mouse breeding colony procedures.
Ability to use personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word-processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations Demonstrated experience to assist with standard experiments involving nucleic acids (e.
g.
DNA and RNA extractions, cloning, PCR, RT-PCR).
Demonstrated training in the specialized area of library prep samples for sequencing experiments.
Demonstrated training and experience in sectioning brain tissues and immunohistochemistry procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience performing routine genotyping, PCR, agarose gel and quantitative PCR.
Experience in cell culture and western blot.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Ability to work various hours and flexible work schedule as needed to complete experiments/projects.
Must be comfortable working with animals.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range:
$53,766 - $64,143 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent:
$25.
75 - $30.
72 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).
Recommended Skills Administration Communication Coordinating Databases Enterprise Application Software Experimentation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Apply by 07/28/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire.
All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants:
Apply by 08/08/2023.
Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTIONThe UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services.
The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
Under supervision, the Laboratory Research Associate will assist with multiple research projects that examine mouse models of psychiatric disorders within the Department of Psychiatry.
Under supervision, the researcher will ensure that the lab is in good running order, including handling lab safety, regulation issues, and administrative duties.
The Laboratory Research Associate will assist and perform a limited variety of highly specialized wet lab laboratory procedures under the direction from the PI.
Procedures include library preparation for next-generation sequencing, organization and storage of DNA/RNA samples and corresponding data sets, DNA cloning, mouse genotyping, protein and gene expression studies, implementation and maintenance of primary cultures.
Independently, the Laboratory Research Associate will be responsible for maintaining detailed and accurate records and communicating regularly with the supervisor regarding experiments.
Assist with other tasks as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Theoretical knowledge of molecular biology techniques or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrated experience with sterile techniques for tissue culture and cloning.
Ability to work independently and as part of a large, diverse group.
Working knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) procedures for laboratory safety.
Experience to properly handle small animals.
Ability to take initiative and responsibility for assigned functions and carry tasks through to completion.
Efficient organizational skills necessary to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge of mouse breeding colony procedures.
Ability to use personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word-processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations Demonstrated experience to assist with standard experiments involving nucleic acids (e.
g.
DNA and RNA extractions, cloning, PCR, RT-PCR).
Demonstrated training in the specialized area of library prep samples for sequencing experiments.
Demonstrated training and experience in sectioning brain tissues and immunohistochemistry procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience performing routine genotyping, PCR, agarose gel and quantitative PCR.
Experience in cell culture and western blot.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Ability to work various hours and flexible work schedule as needed to complete experiments/projects.
Must be comfortable working with animals.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range:
$53,766 - $64,143 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent:
$25.
75 - $30.
72 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).
Recommended Skills Administration Communication Coordinating Databases Enterprise Application Software Experimentation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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