Staff Research Associate I - Hybrid - 141413

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Department of Pharmacology seeks a Staff Research Associate I for a hybrid role (onsite Campus and remote). The position is in the Pharmacology department, offering a 50% appointment with 8-hour day shifts Monday through Friday.

The role supports groundbreaking basic science work on signal transduction and drug discovery, with opportunities for growth in a world-class research environment and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, chemistry, or biochemistry, or equivalent lab experience.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory calculations (e.g., Molarity).
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures.
• Knowledge of media buffers preparation.
• Basic molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and structural biology techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, tact and diplomacy with lab members.
• Good organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records.
• Understanding of experimental techniques and lab safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Follow procedures

Tools

UCSD Marketplace (ordering systems)

UCSD EH&S

Lab equipment repair

Job description

Payroll Title

SRA 1

Department

PHARMACOLOGY

Hiring Pay Scale

$30.12 - $35.93 / Hour

Worksite

Campus

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

50%

Union

RX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141413 Staff Research Associate I - Hybrid

Filing Deadline

Wed 10/7/2026

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Campus and remote.

Description

The UCSD Department of Pharmacology is one of two basic science units in the School of Medicine where world-class researchers investigate the effects of chemical interventions on biological systems. The faculty are internationally renowned for their strength in elucidating basic cellular and molecular mechanisms of signal transduction that lead to innovative drug target identification and ultimately to cutting edge drug discovery. The faculty also play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines, and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as a staff of more than 50 research technicians and department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic exploratory research and educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, chemistry, or biochemistry, or equivalent previous laboratory experience.
• Mathematical skills to perform routine laboratory calculation, i.e. Molarity etc.
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures.
• Knowledge of or skill in preparation of media buffers.
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology, protein biochemistry and structural biology techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including tact, diplomacy and ability to interact effectively with other lab members.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to keep accurate records.
• Basic understanding of experimental and laboratory techniques including knowledge of and adherence to laboratory safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UCSD ordering systems (Marketplace).
• Experience with UCSD EH&S.
• Experience with repairing minor issues with lab equipment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $62,891 - $75,022 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.12 - $35.93

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).

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!

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.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace