Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C) - 7118
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- University of California, Berkeley
- Location
- San Francisco
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Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C) - 7118 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: April 9, 2020
Departmental Overview
The Cox Lab (housed in the UC Berkeley MCB Department) aims to understand the key mechanisms that dictate the M. tuberculosis-human relationship with the goal of breaking these ties, targeting either host or pathogen factors to eliminate M. tuberculosis infection and use that knowledge to contribute to solving a steadily increasing threat in global health.
For more information, visit https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.coxlab.berkeley.edu/&source=gmail&ust=1585330656663000&usg=AFQjCNFRR21cJDHh6K7Vz-wWmNvPzp_9Fg" href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=1884869&targetURL=http://www.coxlab.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.coxlab.berkeley.edu/
Responsibilities
- Direct participation in ongoing research projects utilizing molecular biology and/or computational skills.
- Learn and carry out basic molecular/cell biology techniques such as DNA cloning, qPCR, transfection, lentivirus production to overexpress and silence gene expression in mammalian cell culture.
- Biochemical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, affinity purification, western blotting.
- Assist other researchers in making technical determinations and observations based on the research.
- Presentation of results at group meetings or in meetings with supervisor(s)
- Coordinating vendors in procurement and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Ordering/stocking laboratory supplies, preparation of lab stocks, laboratory maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS in biology or closely related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience/training.
- Strong computational and quantitative skills
- Prior technician experience or undertaking independent research project as an undergraduate
- Experience with basic pipetting technique, molecular cloning and culture of mammalian cells.
- Ability to independently make solutions based on molarity and % composition.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong programming skills, experience with R, Python, MATLAB
- Database management experience
- Experience with microbiology, molecular biology, especially working with nucleic acids.
- Experience with protein biochemistry techniques such as expression of proteins in E. coli and analysis by SDS-PAGE or western blot.
Salary & Benefits
This position is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. Hourly pay for this role is commensurate with experience within the range of $22.66 - $25.81, Steps 1.0 - 7.0.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Other Information
This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:
https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=7118&PostingSeq=1
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