Neuroscience Lab Operations & Research Associate II

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Staff Research Associate II to coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations, manage animal colonies, and ensure regulatory compliance for neuroscience research. Responsibilities include genotyping, tissue collection, and supporting grant-related documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team and handle multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required with neuroscience-related focus.
• Experience with mouse colony management and genotyping.
• Ability to design experiments and interpret scientific literature.
• Strong record-keeping and data management skills.
• Experience coordinating lab operations and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations and financial activities.
• Maintain animal colony and reproductive records.
• Prepare and maintain research materials, supplies, and protocols.
• Support EHS requirements and regulatory documentation.
• Assist in writing and editing grants, progress reports, and manuscripts.

Skills

Lab coordination

Animal colony management

Genotyping

Data analysis

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Grant writing support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Access

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Staff Research Associate II to coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations, manage animal colonies, and ensure regulatory compliance for neuroscience research. Responsibilities include genotyping, tissue collection, and supporting grant-related documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team and handle multiple