Lab Research Specialist - Wound Healing & Regeneration

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis in Sacramento, CA is seeking a 75% research-focused position in the Department of Dermatology to support Dr. Athena Soulika’s wound healing program. The role involves molecular biology, tissue processing, and collaboration across immunology and engineering teams.

The candidate will gain experience with in vitro/in vivo models, manuscript preparation, and potential clinical translation opportunities, with opportunities for conferences and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, bioengineering, or molecular biological sciences.
• Highly motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Full-time appointment with occasional evenings/weekends for study management.
• Experience with mammalian DNA/RNA extractions and PCR/qPCR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for microbiome analysis and standard microbiological techniques.
• Perform prokaryotic/eukaryotic cell culture and PCR/qPCR on tissues.
• Embed, section, and stain tissues; assist with animal wound surgeries.
• Collect data for manuscripts and assist with methods sections.

Skills

PCR/qPCR techniques

Histology

Image analysis

DNA/RNA extraction

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

HPLC

Job description

University of California - Davis in Sacramento, CA is seeking a 75% research-focused position in the Department of Dermatology to support Dr. Athena Soulika’s wound healing program. The role involves molecular biology, tissue processing, and collaboration across immunology and engineering teams.

The candidate will gain experience with in vitro/in vivo models, manuscript preparation, and potential clinical translation opportunities, with opportunities for conferences and mentorship.