Associate Specialist: Research & Lab Innovation

University of California - Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for the Specialist series across multiple ranks. The department seeks individuals who will contribute to interdisciplinary research, manage laboratory operations, and support data collection and tool development.

Open for full-time, part-time, or not-salary appointments for 2026–2027. Salary ranges from $57,000 to $201,700, with base pay commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• BS in chemistry, biology or related field as required for Junior Specialist.
• Master's degree or five years of relevant experience for higher ranks.
• Associate rank requires master's or 5–10 years of expertise with a strong publication and service record.
• Full Specialist requires terminal degree or 10+ years of relevant expertise.

Responsibilities

• Specialists contribute to design and execution of research, may oversee lab operations and data analysis, and develop/maintain research tools and resources.

Skills

Nucleic acid chemistry

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Junior Specialist)

Master's degree (Assistant/Associate)

Terminal degree or 10+ years experience (Full Specialist)

Tools

Instrumentation & research equipment

Software programs

Recombinant DNA technology

Mass spectrometry

Job description

University of California, Riverside invites applications for the Specialist series across multiple ranks. The department seeks individuals who will contribute to interdisciplinary research, manage laboratory operations, and support data collection and tool development.

Open for full-time, part-time, or not-salary appointments for 2026–2027. Salary ranges from $57,000 to $201,700, with base pay commensurate with experience.