Protein Expression & Lab Operations Associate - Hybrid

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Pharmacology Department invites applications for a hybrid laboratory support position. The role combines on-site campus work with remote tasks and focuses on expression and purification of recombinant proteins, logistics, and safety compliance.

The successful candidate will assist with molecular biology techniques, maintain inventories, and help mentor undergraduate students while contributing to a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, chemistry, or biochemistry, or equivalent previous laboratory experience.
• Mathematical skills to perform routine laboratory calculation, i.e. molarity.
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures.
• Knowledge of or skill in preparation of media buffers.
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology, protein biochemistry and structural biology techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including tact, diplomacy and ability to interact effectively with other lab members.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to keep accurate records.
• Basic understanding of experimental and laboratory techniques including knowledge of and adherence to laboratory safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist with molecular biological and biochemical techniques to express and purify recombinant proteins.
• Place orders, keep records of chemical inventories, and assist with equipment maintenance and repair and lab safety compliance.
• Maintain and general upkeep of the lab.
• Help with training and mentoring of undergraduate students in the lab.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Molarity calculations

Procedural compliance

Lab safety awareness

Record keeping

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Molecular biology basics

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

Ordering systems (Marketplace)

Safety compliance systems

Job description

UC San Diego Health's Pharmacology Department invites applications for a hybrid laboratory support position. The role combines on-site campus work with remote tasks and focuses on expression and purification of recombinant proteins, logistics, and safety compliance.

The successful candidate will assist with molecular biology techniques, maintain inventories, and help mentor undergraduate students while contributing to a collaborative research environment.