Microbiology Specialist: Antibiotic Testing & Lab Lead

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Hochbaum research group in the Samueli School of Engineering anticipates a one-year Specialist Series appointment for an experienced microbiology researcher. The role focuses on an industry-sponsored project to commercialize rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing tech.

It requires teamwork, cross-disciplinary communication, and strong lab management to deliver milestones. Ideal candidates have B.S./M.S./Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork skills and collaboration with biomedical device engineering and medicine teams.
• Ability to organize and manage microbiological research within the lab.
• Plan and execute research activities to meet deadlines for deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage microbiological research within the lab.
• Plan and execute research activities to meet deadlines for deliverables.
• Collaborate with colleagues across biomedical engineering and medicine.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Research planning

Lab management

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Microbiology or related fields

Job description

UC Irvine's Hochbaum research group in the Samueli School of Engineering anticipates a one-year Specialist Series appointment for an experienced microbiology researcher. The role focuses on an industry-sponsored project to commercialize rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing tech.

It requires teamwork, cross-disciplinary communication, and strong lab management to deliver milestones. Ideal candidates have B.S./M.S./Ph.D.