Research Associate I: Protein & Cell Sorting

UC 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 is seeking a Staff Research Associate I to assist senior researchers with sample preparation for cell sorting and binding studies of surface-expressed antibodies. The role supports projects in drug development, pharmacology, and protein characterization.

The candidate should have strong analytical chemistry skills, lab experience in protein purification and cell sorting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of chemistry or related field.
• Ability to perform basic analytical chemistry lab experiments.
• Experience in a fast-paced research laboratory with deadlines for results.
• Strong communication skills with diverse groups.
• Ability to maintain inventories of reagents and glassware.
• Ability to use computer software for data collection, internet, and literature searches.
• Willingness to learn new analytical techniques.
• Ability to present and explain research methods and results.
• Prior knowledge in cell sorting and antibody purification.
• Hands-on experience with recombinant protein expression, microbial culture, large-scale fermentation, purification, crystallization, and data collection.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Cell sorting knowledge

Protein purification

X-ray crystallography

Data analysis

Scientific reporting

Laboratory inventory

Independent work

Team communication

Fermentation

Education

Theoretical knowledge of chemistry or related field

Tools

Chemistry software

Job description

UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking a Staff Research Associate I to assist senior researchers with sample preparation for cell sorting and binding studies of surface-expressed antibodies. The role supports projects in drug development, pharmacology, and protein characterization.

The candidate should have strong analytical chemistry skills, lab experience in protein purification and cell sorting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with