Junior Specialist — Microbiology & Diagnostics Lab

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,600; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Lab organization

Education

Undergraduate biology or related field

Tools

Microbiological techniques

Job description

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