Cardiac Stem Cell Research Associate

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Research Associate in Medicine to maintain stem cell biology and cardiac research laboratories. You will handle hESC/iPSC cultures, differentiate them into cardiomyocytes, and perform related molecular biology assays under supervision.

The role involves training staff and supporting senior scientists with experiments. Applicants should have hands-on experience with FACS, imaging, and data analysis, and be able to manage records, protocols, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of molecular and cellular biology or closely related field.
• Experience in maintaining hESC/iPSC cultures and differentiating them into cardiomyocytes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stem cell biology/cardiac research lab under supervision.
• Perform tissue culture and molecular biology assays (CRISPR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA prep).
• Train and guide lab staff; assist PhD students and postdocs as needed.

Skills

Tissue culture

FACS

CRISPR

Live cell imaging

Data analysis

Communication

Lab record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

ImageJ

Halo

Nikon microscopy software

Photoshop

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Research Associate in Medicine to maintain stem cell biology and cardiac research laboratories. You will handle hESC/iPSC cultures, differentiate them into cardiomyocytes, and perform related molecular biology assays under supervision.

The role involves training staff and supporting senior scientists with experiments. Applicants should have hands-on experience with FACS, imaging, and data analysis, and be able to manage records, protocols, and inventory.