Stem Cell Research Associate II

#138082 Stem Cell Research Associate II

Filing Deadline:
Mon 1/26/2026

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9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States

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The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 171 Faculty, 50 post‑doctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 300 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 57 clinical residents and fellows distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.

The Department has undergone significant growth in recent years with a consolidated budget of approximately $106 million including sponsored projects expenditures of approximately $54 million and clinical revenue of over $52 million. This expansion of the Department's research and clinical portfolio is expected to continue in the next few years.

The Department's 18 divisions include Academic General Pediatrics, Child Development & Community Health;
Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology;
Cardiology;
Dermatology;
Dysmorphology;
Emergency Medicine;
Endocrinology;
Gastroenterology;
Genetics;
Genome Information Sciences;
Hospital Medicine;
Infectious Diseases;
Neonatology;
Nephrology;
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery;
Rehabilitation Medicine; and Respiratory Medicine.

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Incumbent will independently perform and oversee pre‑clinical study experiments designed for collection of safety and efficacy data of a gene therapy product. Will work with various cell types, human blood and mouse models. Additional 诺 duties include performing general lab duties and equipment maintenance, assisting in mouse colony management, lentivirus production and cell culture. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Theoretical knowledge in cellular and molecular biology, or other closely related field typically acquired by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of sterile techniques and working with mammalian cell culture practices and microscopy.
• Demonstrated experience performing repetitive and specialized laboratory experimental procedures and following experimental protocols.
• Experience operating, maintaining and repairing a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Effective and diplomatic oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a variety of personnel including staff, researchers, and academic supervisors.
• Excellent organization skills, sufficient to multi涵 in an extremely fast दिखाई pedi…
• Working knowledge of various computer software, hardware, and standard office sufficient to record scientific data and results, and prepare reports.
• Ability to quickly learn new laboratory procedures and adapt lessons from one learning episode to similar situations. Ability to maintain a high level of motivation to contribute to cutting edge research, and seek and learn new experimental methods as required.
• Demonstrated experience with mouse handling, preferably with blood sampling, tissue collection, and survival surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines.
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology including: RNA abre, Real‑time PCR, tissue culture, stem cell culture and isolation, and genetic manipulations techniques such as CRISPR/Cas…