Junior or Assistant Specialist- Shi Lab : Tissue Analysis & Proteomics

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $194,800. See Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year, Exempt and Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year, Non-Exempt.

Application Window

Open date : July 14, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 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 : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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

The Shi Lab is seeking a highly motivated person(s) with a background in biomedical sciences to join our collaborative research team.

This hands-on research opportunity is ideal for candidates planning to apply to medical school who are eager to strengthen their resumes with real-world lab experience and co-authorship on publications, or if you already have hands-on experience in tissue sample analysis.

Key Responsibilities

You will be expected to learn and master the following responsibilities, with the goal of performing them independently over time :

• Process frozen, fixed, and FFPE tissue samples for downstream molecular and proteomic analysis
• Perform immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and imaging with increasing precision and autonomy
• Prepare biological samples for mass spectrometry
• Contribute to data collection and protocol optimization alongside experienced scientists
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, sample records, and basic inventory
• Collaborate with the scientific team on multi-omics projects

Lab : Requirements

Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.

Assistant Specialists - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess expertise consistent with four (4) to six (6) years of training and / or experience in the relevant specialization. Appropriate qualifications for appointees at this rank would include possession of a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, or possession of a relevant baccalaureate degree plus three (3) or more years of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent graduate or bachelor-level candidate in biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, or related fields

Why join us

Lab : Requirements

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Accepting all applicants.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

(Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link : JPF09708

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity 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 anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA