UCI Jr​/Assistant Specialist - Department of Global Health and Biobehavioral Sciences

Position overview

Salary range: $55,000 – $70,700. Pay is determined by experience.

Open date: July 15, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 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.

The Department of Global Health and Biobehavioral Sciences in the Joe

C. Wen School of Population and Public Health at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a Junior Specialist or Associate Specialist position in the laboratory of Dr. Guiyun Yan. The Yan Laboratory conducts research in vector biology, vector-borne disease epidemiology, molecular genetics, and global health, with a particular focus on malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. We seek a highly motivated and organized individual with strong laboratory, project management, and communication skills.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory personnel, the Junior Specialist will contribute to research activities, laboratory operations, and training initiatives that support ongoing federally funded research programs.

• Assist with laboratory and field research activities related to disease vectors and vector-borne diseases.
• Maintain laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, inventory management, equipment maintenance, organization, and compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Prepare, update, and distribute laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project reports, and research documentation.
• Perform molecular, genetic, entomological, and epidemiological laboratory procedures.
• Support mosquito vector and pathogen identification using standard laboratory methods.
• Analyze, organize, and maintain research data and records.
• Train and assist students, staff, and visiting researchers in laboratory techniques and protocols.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to research presentations, reports, and publications as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the laboratory's research mission.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Three reference letters (contact information only)

Apply through UC Irvine's online recruitment system (AP Recruit). The application link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Entomology, Genetics, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in a biological, molecular, or public health research laboratory.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on research and project needs.

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. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035:
  Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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.

Irvine, CA