Ithaca, New York
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted: 19-May-23
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 123238
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 05/22/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 05/31/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Current UC San Diego Health Cellular & Molecular Medicine employees who apply by 5/24/2023 will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will refer qualified internal candidates after the first 7 days of the job posting. All qualified external applicants and additional internal applicants who apply after the priority date may have further consideration pending the results of the initial review.
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 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 36 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 withchallenging 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 independently participate in planning and executing various laboratory activities to study gene regulation in the mammalian system that requires a combination of knowledge and skills in multiple scientific disciplines related to next generation sequencing technologies, genomics, molecular biology, cellular biology, and biochemistry. Duties will include independently performing experiments such as ChIP-seq in cell lines and various tissues to contribute to the overall success of the project, conducting various cell culture as needed to generate materials for sequencing, laboratory maintenance, learning to summarize and prepare technical presentations for updating supervisor and collaborators as appropriate. In addition, the research associate will independently maintain and prepare accurate records of all experiments.This position will also be responsible for preparing data and experimental description for publication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Theoretical knowledge in scientific disciplines related to next generation sequencing technologies, genomics, molecular biology, cellular biology, and biochemistry as typically attains with a Bachelor's degree. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability or experience performing molecular biology techniques such as RNA or DNA FISH, IF staining, PCR and quantitative PCR. Hands-on experience with assays such as RNA-seq is a plus, but not required.
Experience with the operation of a personal computer and software application, such as MS Word and Excel. a. Experience in a UNIX command environment is a plus, but not required.
Proven ability to read, comprehend, and discuss research materials.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with collaborators, research staff, and function as a member of a research team. Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a diverse laboratory environment.
Demonstrated skill or ability to perform molecular cloning and mammalian cell culture.
Proven ability to independently plan and perform experiments such as ChIP-seq.
Enthusiasm for learning new techniques, and working in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Proven experience with lentivirus and/or AAV preparation.
Skill to perform specialized cell biology of frozen and fixed sections consisting of measuring tissue, pulverization with liquid nitrogen, crosslinking,
Connections working at University of California San DiegoUC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
