Research Associate I: Cell Sorting & Protein Discovery

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences seeks a Staff Research Associate I to assist with sample preparation for cell sorting and binding studies on cell surfaces. You will support protocols spanning protein expression, purification, and analysis, contributing to drug discovery projects.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, communication with diverse teams, and adaptability to evolving research needs, including potentially working nights or weekends as

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of chemistry or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to perform basic analytical chemistry lab experiments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced research lab with deadlines for proposals, manuscripts, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior researchers with preparing samples for cell sorting.
• Support selection of nanobody binders on cell surfaces of mammalian or other cells.
• Maintain detailed records of procedures, results, and evaluations.

Skills

Chemistry background

Analytical lab skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Equipment operation

Education

Chemistry or related field degree

Tools

Cell sorting

Protein purification

X-ray crystallography

SPR data analysis

Job description

UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences seeks a Staff Research Associate I to assist with sample preparation for cell sorting and binding studies on cell surfaces. You will support protocols spanning protein expression, purification, and analysis, contributing to drug discovery projects.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, communication with diverse teams, and adaptability to evolving research needs, including potentially working nights or weekends as