Sharma Lab Research Specialist (See New Application Deadline)

Company: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: May 20, 2023

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 Upasna Sharma, the research specialist will contribute to a research program focused on studying the role of non-coding RNAs in epigenetic inheritance (). Duties will include performing mouse husbandry (including mouse breeding, genotyping, and maintenance of colony) and assisting with various basic molecular biological techniques such as PCR, cloning, and protein assays. The research specialist will also manage chemical inventory and safety records, interpret data, and write lab protocols. The selected candidate will be expected to stay up-to-date with the scientific literature in the field and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals as needed. This position will require the incumbent to employ excellent attention to detail, demonstrate the potential to independently design and execute experiments, and successfully work as a member of a diverse, interdisciplinary research team.
Applicants with any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply: an M.S. or M.A. degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or related field at the time of application; experience in mouse husbandry, cloning maintenance and genotyping; and demonstrated record of authorship or co-authorship of one or more peer-reviewed publications.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

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