Junior Research Specialist, Skeletal Biology Lab

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for a qualified Junior Specialist with the Yellowley/Genetos Labs to support a collaborative skeletal health project. The successful candidate will plan and execute experiments on mice with various genetic mutations.

Responsibilities include tissue dissection, cell isolation, microCT, histology, immunostaining and data analysis. The role also involves training undergraduates, maintaining notebooks, preparing figures for publication, and

Qualifications

• BS in molecular and cellular biology or a related field.
• At least 3 months of lab experience.
• Must keep a detailed laboratory notebook and document data for publication and/or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute tissue collection from mice with various genetic mutations.
• Perform tissue dissection, cell isolation, microCT, histology and immunostaining.
• Review scientific literature, attend and present at lab meetings, and assist in data analyses.

Skills

Molecular biology

Tissue processing

Histology

PCR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology

Job description

The University of California, Davis invites applications for a qualified Junior Specialist with the Yellowley/Genetos Labs to support a collaborative skeletal health project. The successful candidate will plan and execute experiments on mice with various genetic mutations.

Responsibilities include tissue dissection, cell isolation, microCT, histology, immunostaining and data analysis. The role also involves training undergraduates, maintaining notebooks, preparing figures for publication, and