Staff Research Associate - 135726

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Staff Research Associate for its Pediatrics Department. This position involves lab support in human immunology and genetics research, focusing on molecular biology techniques. Candidates should have experience with PCR, gel electrophoresis, and mouse handling. Join a prestigious institution contributing to significant medical advancements.

Qualifications

• Experience with molecular techniques like PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Theoretical knowledge of human genetics and basic molecular biology.
• Computer skills using Macintosh and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a human immunology and genetics lab, performing molecular techniques and data analysis.
• Assist with PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, and mouse husbandry.
• Follow health and safety requirements and maintain sterile environment.

Skills

PCR

gel electrophoresis

sequence analysis

DNA/RNA protein isolation

cell culture

mouse handling

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Payroll Title

SRA 1

Department

PEDIATRICS

Hiring Pay Scale

$26.52 - $31.64 / Hour

Worksite

Campus

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

RX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday

#135726 Staff Research Associate

Filing Deadline: Mon 7/7/2025

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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 6/25/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 7/7/07/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

The School of Medicine

The UCSD School of Medicine is one of the nation’s most prestigious medical schools and a preeminent institution for education, biomedical research, and clinical care. In 2012, the School of Medicine ranked 15th out of the nation’s 120 research-intensive medical school programs by U.S. News and World Report. The School of Medicine’s faculty of 1,400 physicians and researchers are consistently ranked in the top two nationally in research funding per faculty member. The school welcomes 125 new medical students each year and has joint degree programs with the UC San Diego general campus and San Diego State University in public health, clinical psychology and audiology.

UC San Diego Health Sciences encompasses the School of Medicine, the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and UCSD Medical Center. As a top-tier academic medical center, its role is to provide leadership in improving health through research, education and patient care. UC San Diego Health Sciences has long been at the forefront of "bench-to-bedside" research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies

The Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 171 Faculty, 50 post-doctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 300 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 57 clinical residents and fellows distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.

The Department has undergone significant growth in recent years with a consolidated budget of approximately $106 million including sponsored projects expenditures of approximately $54 million and clinical revenue of over $ 52 million. This expansion of the Department’s research and clinical portfolio is expected to continue in the next few years.

The Department’s 18 divisions include Academic General Pediatrics, Child Development & Community Health; Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology; Cardiology; Dermatology; Dysmorphology; Emergency Medicine; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Genetics; Genome Information Sciences; Hospital Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Neonatology; Nephrology; Pharmacology & Drug Discovery; Rehabilitation Medicine; and Respiratory Medicine.

In 2001, physicians and leadership of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Rady Children's, and Children's Specialists of San Diego (CSSD) unified pediatric patient care, research, education and community service programs, creating a university-affiliated children's health system to serve the region. Over the past two decades, an extensive list of joint programs has developed, with many physicians and researchers playing a role at both institutions.

This affiliation has consolidated the clinical, teaching, research and public service programs of the UCSD School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics with San Diego's only health care system dedicated to the health and well-being of children. In 2009, this partnership was furthered by the creation of Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego, a Medical Foundation, and is now recognized as having global leaders in research, technology, translational medicine, education and clinical excellence.

Under supervision, serve as research associate in a human immunology and genetics laboratory, assist with performing PCR, qRT-PCR, gels, DNA/RNA/protein isolation, mouse husbandry and in vivo and ex vivo experiments, bacterial and yeast cloning and transformation, sequence analysis, cell culture (primary, established and transformed cell lines), data analysis and presentation, database management, lab safety, and ordering of supplies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with molecular techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequence analysis, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA protein isolation.
• Demonstrated ability to follow health and safety requirements. Experienced in working and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Demonstrated experience with mice handling, breeding, management, procedures.
• Theoretical knowledge of basic human genetics and molecular biology.
• Micropipetting and dilutions experience.
• Demonstrated experience with cell culture, preparation of buffers and agarose gels, gel loading and imaging.
• Experience with cloning and transformation of yeast and bacteria.
• Computers skills using a Macintosh and Microsoft Office.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing/editing protocols and manuscripts.
• Demonstrated experience with database management of clones/samples, including data entry, manipulation and creation of data reports.
  
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
  
  

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,374 - $66,064 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.52 - $31.64

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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