Research Specialist: Genome Stability & Cellular Biology

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at UC Davis invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the lab of Dr. Jacqueline Barlow, focusing on cellular and molecular biology. The role emphasizes genome stability mechanisms and inflammatory signaling using mouse models and human cell lines.

The Junior Specialist will perform experiments, data analysis, and contribute to manuscript preparation, under supervision, with opportunities to present at group meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field (or expected to obtain by start date).
• Experience in a biology research lab is required and must include PCR and DNA extraction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct publishable research focusing on genome stability and inflammatory signaling.
• Work with mouse models, human cell lines, and molecular biology techniques.
• Create DNA constructs and analyze cells; maintain notebooks and contribute to manuscripts.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Lab maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

PCR

Job description

The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at UC Davis invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the lab of Dr. Jacqueline Barlow, focusing on cellular and molecular biology. The role emphasizes genome stability mechanisms and inflammatory signaling using mouse models and human cell lines.

The Junior Specialist will perform experiments, data analysis, and contribute to manuscript preparation, under supervision, with opportunities to present at group meetings and conferences.