Junior Specialist: FMRExpression Analyst - Hagerman Lab
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate
Position overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is:
- Non-exempt: $26.35 per hour (Step
1) or $28.07 per hour (Step
2) - Exempt: $55,000 per year (Step
1) or $58,600 per year (Step
2)
Open date: February 2, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Feb 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 descriptionThe Hagerman Lab, within the Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for a 1 full-time Junior Specialist in the specialty field or subject area of genetics and/or molecular biology. Junior Specialist positions are short-term appointments, up to two-years.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning and execution of research projects. The junior specialist may assist in data collection, entry and quality control, study design and implementation, literature reviews and data analysis for preparation of manuscripts or conference presentations, and writing conference abstracts and manuscripts (e.g., methods and results sections, table, and figure generation) for a particular project.
Successful candidates are expected to participate in three major categories of activities listed below:
The Junior Specialist will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI), and other research personnel, on studies related to molecular analysis of FMR
1. They will carry out technical and routine laboratory tasks necessary to support the research project(s) specialized in molecular biology and human genetics. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with grant preparation
- Actively contribute to publishable research by collecting and interpreting data
- Review journal manuscripts and/or other related materials
- Design and clone plasmids for pertinent research projects
- Perform human cell culture with various cell types, including primary human fibroblasts and SK-N-MC cells
- Optimize the transfection of cells in culture with targeted plasmids or RNA constructs
- Assess successful experiments by cell sorting and PCR, among other methods
- Perform routine lab maintenance tasks, such as dish washing and autoclaving
- Keep detailed records, store research notes and protocols in physical and/or online notebook/folders, and back them up to our secure communal folder such that future researchers can understand and use the data
The incumbent will present research findings at weekly lab meetings and attend seminars and conferences, as appropriate, to disseminate their findings. Additionally, they will help prepare manuscript(s) to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals with the PI and other members of the research team and help prepare research reports for funding agencies.
The Junior Specialist may be expected to mentor undergraduate research assistants who rotate through the lab. They will also be expected to actively participate in regular lab meetings, group discussions, and other relevant activities.
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or related field. Degree must be awarded before start date. Applicants with an M.S. or Ph.D. will not be considered, as this is an entry-level role.
- Minimum 1 year experience in laboratory research either before or after the degree. Applicants should have no more than 2 years of post-bachelor's laboratory research experience.
- Research experience in genetics
- Experience with human cell culture (cryorecovery, maintenance, and cryopreservation, seeding into dishes and plates of various well sizes, media preparation, and strong adherence to aseptic technique)
- Experi…
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