Research Associate - Stem Cell & Cardiac Lab

San Diego Supercomputer Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Research Associate for the Medicine Department with a focus on stem cell biology and cardiac differentiation. The role performs aseptic tissue culture, molecular assays, and training of lab staff, supporting human pluripotent stem cell maintenance and cardiomyocyte differentiation.

The position requires experience with FACS, CRISPR, live-cell imaging, and data analysis, with duties including protocol development, record-keeping, and collaboration with PhD students and

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of molecular and cellular biology or related field.
• Experience with tissue culture of hESCs/iPSCs and cardiomyocyte differentiation.
• Experience with CRISPR gene editing and live cell imaging.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stem cell biology laboratory, perform aseptic tissue culture and molecular assays.
• Train staff and assist PhD students and post-docs with experiments.
• Prepare protocols, maintain records, and manage data in digital platforms.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

FACS

CRISPR gene editing

Live cell imaging

Data analysis

Lab record keeping

Team training

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in a related field

Tools

ImageJ

Nikon microscopy software

Halo

Photoshop

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Research Associate for the Medicine Department with a focus on stem cell biology and cardiac differentiation. The role performs aseptic tissue culture, molecular assays, and training of lab staff, supporting human pluripotent stem cell maintenance and cardiomyocyte differentiation.

The position requires experience with FACS, CRISPR, live-cell imaging, and data analysis, with duties including protocol development, record-keeping, and collaboration with PhD students and