Junior Specialist — Microbiology & Diagnostics Lab

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 58 600; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UC Irvine’s Hochbaum research group in the Samueli School of Engineering seeks a Specialist in the Junior rank for a 9‑month appointment starting in 2026. The role involves conducting microbiology work for an industry‑sponsored project on rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing, with renewal contingent on funding and performance.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in biomedical device engineering and medicine, organize microbiological experiments, and deliver on project

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Biology or related fields required.
• Experience with basic microbial growth and characterization methods preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute complex lab work to meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Organize and manage microbiological research within the lab.
• Plan and execute research activities to meet deadlines for deliverables.
• Collaborate with biomedical device engineering and medicine teams and network within the biomedical tech industry.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Lab organization

Formation

Undergraduate biology or related field

Outils

Microbiological techniques

Description du poste

UC Irvine’s Hochbaum research group in the Samueli School of Engineering seeks a Specialist in the Junior rank for a 9‑month appointment starting in 2026. The role involves conducting microbiology work for an industry‑sponsored project on rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing, with renewal contingent on funding and performance.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in biomedical device engineering and medicine, organize microbiological experiments, and deliver on project