Junior Specialist (Heyer Lab) | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
Location
Davis, CA | United States
Job description
Junior Specialist (Heyer Lab) Position Overview: A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300.
Research (95%)
The Jr. Specialist will participate in publishable research on the mechanisms of recombinational DNA repair. This individual is expected to employ biochemistry to purify recombinant proteins and conduct human and insect cell culture for the production of human proteins. Full training will be provided. Techniques employed include but are not limited to, protein purification from bacteria, yeast, insect cells and human cells; insect cell and human cell culture. Additional duties include general laboratory maintenance such as cleaning and sterilizing glassware, media and solution preparation, and maintenance of databases.
The Jr. Specialist will perform experiments under the direct supervision of the lab manager and postdoctoral scientists. They are expected to familiarize themselves with the current literature and techniques in the field. The Jr. Specialist is expected to understand the experimental rationale and hypotheses being tested, and to discuss details of experimental design with their supervisors prior to performing experiments.
Once trained, this individual is expected to work independently on basic experiments and lab duties.
Overall, the Jr. Specialist should work semi-independently, planning their own work schedule and experiments, with guidance and oversight by their direct supervisors and the PI. They will keep a detailed laboratory electronic notebook including all experimental procedures and data. They will attend relevant internal campus seminar series and laboratory research meetings, where they will be expected to present their work. The Jr. Specialist will also have opportunities to participate in research conferences. They will organize and summarize final data in graphical and/or tabular form for presentation, publications, and grant proposals. They will also contribute to the writing and editing of manuscripts.
Service (5%)
The Jr. Specialist will be expected to contribute to the overall running of the laboratory and participation in shared tasks.
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About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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