2024 MMG Junior Specialist - Collins lab
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: November 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $[53,100] at Step 1 or
$[56,600] at Step 2.
Application Window
Open date: September 23, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Research (90%)
The Junior Specialist will participate in publishable research
focusing on mechanisms of cell migration. The research will use
human cell lines, as well as molecular biology, genetic
perturbation, and live-cell fluorescence microscopy. The successful
candidate will create DNA constructs, introduce DNA constructs into
human cell lines and analyze cells using a range of techniques. The
successful candidate will also analyze data and carry out
biochemical and molecular assays. The position will also involve
general laboratory maintenance such as ordering supplies, helping
to maintain safety records, cleaning of glassware, putting away
glassware and supplies, and maintaining frozen stocks of cells and
plasmids.
The junior specialist will perform experiments under the
supervision of a current postdoc and the PI. The successful
candidate will be expected to stay up to date on the field by
reading background literature, including that suggested by
supervisors and relevant independent study. The candidate will be
expected to understand the hypotheses and rationale for
experiments, and to discuss the design of experiments with the PI
and postdoctoral mentors.
The Junior Specialist is expected to work semi-independently,
planning and completing experiments with guidance and oversight
from mentors. The candidate will keep a detailed electronic
notebook including all experimental procedures and data. The
candidate will participate and present in group meetings and will
have the opportunity to participate in research conferences. The
candidate will also contribute to the writing and editing of
manuscripts.
Service (10%)
The junior specialist will be expected to help train and mentor
undergraduates, graduate students, and other lab members.
Undergraduate students will typically help with basic tasks and
complete small, related research sub-projects.
Department: https://mmg.ucdavis.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field
(or expected to obtain such a degree by start date). Previous
experience in a biology research lab is required and must include
molecular biology skills such as PCR and DNA extraction.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
Prior laboratory experience in culturing of mammalian cells and
fluorescence microscopy. The ideal candidate will also have strong
interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills, as well
as the ability to work well independently and as part of a
team.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06681
Help contact: ggomes@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
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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inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity
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Job location
Davis, CA
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