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Staff Research Assistant 1 (9613C), Molecular & Cell Biology - 36871 About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) is home to undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as Faculty Research performed by faculty organized in five divisions:

• Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology
• Cell and Developmental Biology
• Genetics, Genomics and Development
• Immunology and Pathogenesis
• Neurobiology

The teaching and research activities of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) concern the molecular structures and processes of cellular life and their roles in the function, reproduction, and development of living organisms. This agenda covers a broad range of specialized disciplines, including biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, tumor biology, microbiology, immunology, pathogenesis and neurobiology. The types of living organisms from which the departmental faculty draws its working materials are as diverse as its disciplinary specializations, ranging from viruses and microbes through plants, roundworms, annelids, arthropods, and mollusks to fish, amphibia, and mammals. The faculty of the department is organized into five divisions: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Cell and Developmental Biology; Genetics, Genomics and Development; Neurobiology; and Immunology and Pathogenesis.

The Feller Lab studies the development and functional organization of neural circuits in the retina.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 16, 2022

Responsibilities

• Mouse breeding
• Obtain tissue from mice for genotyping
• Conduct PCR reactions to genotype mice
• Maintain an up-to-date spread sheet of mouse colony for researchers in lab to use
• Train undergraduate student in genotyping
• Maintain chemical inventory
• Arrange for disposal of chemicals
• Function as lab safety officer, which includes training new researchers in lab safety procedures
• Order general lab supplies

Required Qualifications

• Basic spreadsheet skills
• Experience handling animals
• Experience conducting PCR reactions

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some supervisory skills - but not necessary
• Experience in mouse colony maintenance
  

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 $24.16 - $26.32, Step 1.0 - 5.0.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position, eligible for full UC benefits.
• This is a hybrid position, with 20% remote work eligibility.

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. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

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/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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