Junior Research Specialist - Skeletal Biology Lab

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for a qualified Junior Specialist to join the Yellowley/Genetos Labs focused on skeletal health.

The role spans planning and performing mouse tissue collection, histology, molecular assays, data recording, and preparation of figures for publication, with mentorship of undergraduates and collaboration across laboratories.

Qualifications

• BS in molecular and cellular biology or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with molecular and tissue processing skills such as PCR, DNA extraction, histology, immunostaining and in situ hybridization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute tissue collection from mice with skeletal mutations.
• Perform dissection, cell isolation, microCT, tissue sectioning, histology, immunostaining, and in situ hybridization.
• Review scientific literature and present work at lab meetings.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and assist in data analyses and figure preparation.

Skills

Molecular biology

Tissue culture

PCR

Data analysis

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

Histology

Immunostaining

In situ hybridization

Job description

The Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for a qualified Junior Specialist to join the Yellowley/Genetos Labs focused on skeletal health.

The role spans planning and performing mouse tissue collection, histology, molecular assays, data recording, and preparation of figures for publication, with mentorship of undergraduates and collaboration across laboratories.