Molecular Biology Technician in Autism & Alzheimer's Lab

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

Job summary

UC Davis, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, seeks a full-time Jr. Specialist for the Maezawa and Lin Lab. The role involves molecular and cellular biology techniques under supervision and contributes to autism and Alzheimer's research.

Responsibilities include cell culture, rodent husbandry, DNA extraction, microscopy, ELISA, Western blotting, and qRT-PCR, plus protocol design, data management, and documentation for ongoing projects at the Mind Institute.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related field.
• Experience coordinating complex, multi-level research activities.

Responsibilities

• Cell cultures and rodent husbandry.
• DNA extraction and nucleic acid handling.
• Microscopy, ELISA, Western blotting, and qRT-PCR.

Skills

Coordinate complex projects

Mentor lab students

Data management

Lab documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Job description

UC Davis, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, seeks a full-time Jr. Specialist for the Maezawa and Lin Lab. The role involves molecular and cellular biology techniques under supervision and contributes to autism and Alzheimer's research.

Responsibilities include cell culture, rodent husbandry, DNA extraction, microscopy, ELISA, Western blotting, and qRT-PCR, plus protocol design, data management, and documentation for ongoing projects at the Mind Institute.