Biomaterials & Cell Science Scientist

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks an appointee to design and conduct studies of cell-material interactions, develop biomaterial formulations, and optimize cell-processing workflows. The role includes culture of mammalian cells and development of quantitative assays to measure viability, metabolic activity, and function.

The appointee will interpret results, plan follow-up experiments, maintain reproducible records, and prepare data packages for milestone decisions and collaborations.

Qualifications

• Culturing mammalian cells and developing quantitative assays.
• Ability to interpret results and troubleshoot experiments.
• Experience preparing protocols and data packages for milestones and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Define research goals with the PI and design cell-material interaction studies.
• Culture cells and develop viability, apoptosis, metabolic activity and function assays.
• Lead data analysis, maintain datasets, and prepare manuscripts and figures.

Skills

Cell culture

Quantitative assays

Data interpretation

Scientific reporting

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Plate-based assays

Job description

University of California, Davis seeks an appointee to design and conduct studies of cell-material interactions, develop biomaterial formulations, and optimize cell-processing workflows. The role includes culture of mammalian cells and development of quantitative assays to measure viability, metabolic activity, and function.

The appointee will interpret results, plan follow-up experiments, maintain reproducible records, and prepare data packages for milestone decisions and collaborations.