Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biomedical Science

Staff Research Associate I/2 Job Summary

The Staff Research Associate I/2 will support research in the Dunn Lab focused on understanding how visual information is processed in the retina and how these processes are disrupted in disease. The incumbent will maintain mouse colonies, perform genotyping, and provide technical support for molecular biology, cell biology, and imaging-based experiments. Additional responsibilities include laboratory organization and management, editing and keeping protocols up to date, maintaining detailed experimental records, and working closely with the Principal Investigator and other laboratory members.

The position requires strong attention to detail, motivation to learn new techniques, and the ability to achieve independence in routine laboratory procedures.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range depends on work experience and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $28.04 – $45.09 per hour. For details on total compensation and benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

SRA I:

• BA/BS/BSc degree in Molecular and Cell Biology or related biological science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of RNA, DNA isolation
• Lab skills including PCR, qPCR, westerns and immunohistochemistry, histopathology and microscopy
• Knowledge of ocular dissection
• Cell and molecular biology experience obtained in school

SRA II:

• BA/BS/BSc degree in Molecular and Cell Biology or related biological science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Knowledge of RNA, DNA isolation
• Lab skills including PCR, qPCR, westerns and immunohistochemistry, histopathology and microscopy
• Knowledge of ocular dissection
• Cell and molecular biology experience obtained in school

• Animal husbandry and rodent behavior experience obtained in school

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.