Boyd Lab Research Specialist (Junior Specialist - Associate Specialist)

Company: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

The Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a research specialist. Under the direction of Assistant Professor David Boyd, the research specialist will contribute to a research program in viral immunology and lung biology investigating host responses to severe respiratory viral infections.
Duties will include maintaining mouse colonies and planning and performing experiments with mice, performing mammalian cell culture experiments, and managing chemical and biological inventories and safety records. The selected candidate will be expected to stay current with the scientific literature in the field and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals. This position will require excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully work as a member of a diverse, interdisciplinary research team. The Boyd Lab is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, encouraging independent and creative thinking, and promoting career development.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: an M.S. or M.A. degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, virology, or a related field; expertise in mouse models of infection; expertise generating and quantifying stocks of viruses; experience with flow cytometry and/or fluorescence microscopy; and/or experience with complex mammalian cell culture systems, including organoids.

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