Junior Specialist; Baldwin Lab

Position overview

Salary range: $57,000 at Step 1 (@ 100%) or $60,700 at Step 2 (@ 100%). Other estimate: $27.30/hr at Step 1 or $29.08/hr at Step 2.

Open date:
June 15, 2026.

Next review date:
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

Final date:
Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications accepted until this date; after the review date only considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a 50-percent time Junior Specialist position in enzyme purification and kinetic analysis in the Enoch Baldwin Lab.

• Perform reliable kinetic analyses of
  
  E. coli CTP synthetase (EcCTPS) to understand regulation by small molecule substrates, products, and inhibitors.
• Carry out purifications of wild-type and mutant EcCTPS proteins.
• Use spectrophotometric methods to assay EcCTPS multiple activities.
• Prepare and standardize assay reagents and buffers using standard analytical methods.
• Work up and analyze experimental data, familiarizing with both published and unpublished lab work.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to design, execute, and interpret experiments, formulate new hypotheses, and conduct subsequent experiments.
• Archive data electronically and create written descriptions and publication-quality figures for any publishable data.
• Complete the data required for an ongoing body of work for publication and perform any follow-up that arises from manuscript review within the hiring period.
• Meet regularly with the PI; schedule not exceeding 20 hours per week.

• Maintain lab cleanliness and order.
• Inventory critical lab materials.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a research statement describing past experience, skills, and interests, and a curriculum vitae. Documents must be submitted as PDFs. Provide contact information for three references.

Questions may be directed to Enoch Baldwin at epbaldwin.

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or equivalent with at least 6 months of prior lab experience.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize responsibilities, interpersonal communication skills, decision-making skills, and independent work capability.
• Previous experience assaying and analyzing data for enzyme kinetic analysis.
• Experience making buffers and performing standard biochemical calculations.
• Capable of maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook, organizing electronic files, and documenting data for publication and presentations.
• Willingness to carry out complex, time-critical experiments, some lasting up to four hours of continuous work.
• Flexibility and willingness to expand skill set.

• Demonstrated expertise in assaying CTP synthetase or a similar enzyme using spectrophotometry.

• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all academic recruitments. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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