Project Scientist Position – Li Lab

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Project Scientist for their Li Lab to develop innovative tools in biomanufacturing. The position demands a Ph.D. in relevant fields and offers a competitive salary based on experience. Responsibilities include lab management, research, and collaboration within a multifaceted team environment. Applications are being accepted until the final date, with early submission highly encouraged for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Research experience in computational biology and electrochemistry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to vary work schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Developing novel chemical biology tools for biomanufacturing.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and training personnel.
• Assisting in proposal and manuscript writing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Ph.D. in chemical engineering/chemistry/biology/microbiology/biochemistry/materials science

Tools

Analytical chemistry

Computational biology

Electrochemistry

Synthetic biology

Job description

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Position Overview

Position Overview

Salary range: Salaries for this position (at 100%) range between $93,700-130,500. See Table [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tY7bnJRO4EdxbL8D1BtGz9nD_DTD2sRe/view ] for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: June 2, 2025

Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Li lab in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UCI is looking to fill one Project Scientist position with an individual who is interested in developing novel chemical biology tools to open new frontiers in biomanufacturing. This person will also contribute to the maintenance of laboratory equipment, training/supervising of lab personnel, and assisting in proposal and manuscript writing. This position is open for project scientists at the assistant or associate rank, determined based on experience, with salary commensurate with experience

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering/chemistry/biology/microbiology/biochemistry/materials science or other related fields.
• Research experience in computational biology, electrochemistry integration with biology, living materials, protein engineering, synthetic biology, organic synthesis, biotransformation, and analytical chemistry.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of lab members in a team environment.
• Willingness to occasionally vary work schedules to accommodate urgent research needs.
• Keen to learn new techniques.
  
  

Qualified Candidates Should Submit Their Curriculum Vitae, a Cover Letter, And The Names And Contact Information Of Three References To The Following On-line Recruitment URL:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09650

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in chemical engineering/chemistry/biology/microbiology/biochemistry/materials science or other related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09650

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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