Hybrid Lab Research Associate I: Molecular Biotech

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Staff Research Associate I in the Pharmacology department. The role will support molecular biology and biochemical workflows, including ordering, inventory, equipment maintenance, and lab safety compliance.

The position also involves mentoring undergraduate students in the lab and maintaining orderly records. The job requires solid lab skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both on campus and remotely as part of a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, chemistry, or biochemistry, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory calculations (e.g., molarity).
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures.
• Basic understanding of media buffers and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong organization and record-keeping skills.
• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with molecular biology and biochemical techniques to express and purify recombinant proteins.
• Place orders and maintain chemical inventories.
• Perform equipment maintenance and lab safety compliance tasks.
• Maintain lab spaces and mentor undergraduate students in the lab.

Skills

Molecular biology knowledge

Biochemistry techniques

Record keeping

Lab safety compliance

Procedural follow-up

Education

Bachelor-level science coursework

Tools

UCSD Marketplace

UCSD EH&S

Lab equipment repair

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Staff Research Associate I in the Pharmacology department. The role will support molecular biology and biochemical workflows, including ordering, inventory, equipment maintenance, and lab safety compliance.

The position also involves mentoring undergraduate students in the lab and maintaining orderly records. The job requires solid lab skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both on campus and remotely as part of a hybrid schedule.