Junior Specialist - Dandekar Lab

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 : May 28, 2025

Most recent review date : Thursday, Jun 12, 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, May 27, 2026 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

Laboratory Research (90%)

The candidate will be responsible for research in infectious diseases, immunology and microbiome. Successful candidates will participate in performing molecular techniques such as RNA / DNA extraction, large-scale sample repository and maintenance, Real Time PCR Assays and gene expression Analysis. General responsibilities include : perform histology and immunochemistry, assist in tissue processing, participate in animal studies, processing of human patient samples, use tissue culture models to perform experiments using molecular biology, immunochemistry and imaging, transcriptional analysis, and cell cultures. This position will be expected to assist in the preparation of BUA and animal use protocols, maintain lab safety protocols, manage specimen inventory, data input / storage, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and placing requests for orders to the business office. The candidate will record, analyze, and compile data as well as complete data uploads to appropriate Laboratory Information Systems. They will be expected to aid in troubleshooting and analysis of findings and work closely with research team members. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Professional Competence (5%) :

The candidate will be expected to attend lab meetings and when appropriate, will present data to their laboratory peers and will contribute to scholarly articles by providing their research findings, data, and write-ups on the work performed and may participate in writing manuscript portions in relation to their research findings. The candidate will review scholarly literature to improve or learn about methods for the project that are needed for ongoing projects and will participate in local conferences and joint lab meetings.

Service (5%) :

The candidate will also provide University / public service by providing mentorship of undergraduate students, guiding them in laboratory safety and training in work and data analysis.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology or a related field with prior laboratory experience. Must exhibit professional approach to work and attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Coursework and / or experience to perform molecular biology techniques. Experience in developing or adapting experimental tools and assays. Experience with large-scale sample repository and maintenance. Computer skills and experience for scientific data entry and usage is also preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form .

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF07133

Help contact : mjwilken@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

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Job location

Davis, CA