Research Specialist – Protein Synthesis & Kinase Pathways

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

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the area of molecular mechanisms regulating eukaryotic protein synthesis. The role focuses on expression and purification of recombinant proteins and multiprotein complexes, with emphasis on translation initiation and protein kinase activity.

Responsibilities include protein expression using baculovirus systems, large-scale insect-cell culture, and mammalian cell handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and laboratory research experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed laboratory records and document data for publication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies on molecular mechanisms regulating protein synthesis.
• Express and purify recombinant proteins and multiprotein complexes.
• Prepare data and figures for presentations and publications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field

Tools

SDS-PAGE

Western blotting

Cloning and DNA preparation

Job description

University of California, Davis invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the area of molecular mechanisms regulating eukaryotic protein synthesis. The role focuses on expression and purification of recombinant proteins and multiprotein complexes, with emphasis on translation initiation and protein kinase activity.

Responsibilities include protein expression using baculovirus systems, large-scale insect-cell culture, and mammalian cell handling.