Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular Med

Position: Staff Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular Med - 141393

Payroll Title

SRA 3

Department

CELLULAR & MOLECULAR MEDICINE

Worksite

Campus

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

RX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Filing Deadline:
Tue 9/29/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

Apply by 9/18/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

UCSD Health Sciences is a $1 billion dollar plus organization encompassing 17 academic departments (15 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 2 preacademic/hospital departments, 2 professional schools (School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), 2 hospitals, and various other programs and units all dedicated towards fulfilling the Health Sciences missions. The UCSD Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) is one of two basic science units in the School of Medicine where world‑class researchers study fundamental cellular processes and pathways using a variety of techniques from classical genetics and fluorescence microscopy to high throughput genomics, systems biology, and crystallography.

Our 37 faculty and over 200 postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and research staff work on the cutting edge of biology, cutting across fields from basic biochemistry and genetics to genomics, systems biology and stem cell biology. The faculty also play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars.

The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically advanced, and deeply interested individuals who are ready to become a part of our dynamic research and educational environment.

Minmum Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline as typically attained with an advanced degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive hands‑on expertise in LC/MS instrumentation and analytical method development, including experimental workflow design, optimization, and troubleshooting; complex biological sample preparation; instrument maintenance; and quantitative data analysis.
• Proven ability to independently carry out new experimental procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
• Proven experience interpreting and analyzing complex data and making determinations related to research aims.
• Proven ability to properly use and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the operation of a personal computer, including MS Word, Excel, and Prism.
• Proven experience contributing to manuscript preparation. Experience with scientific data analysis software and preparation of publication‑quality figures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, maturity, professionalism, and flexibility, to interact and collaborate with faculty, staff,…