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Filing Deadline: Thu 8/28/2025 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 8/19/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 8/28/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationally renowned faculty 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 more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the 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 cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment. Under supervision, incumbent will perform a wide variety of standard repetitive laboratory procedures for different projects, analyze data and interpret results independently and in collaboration with others. Independently perform DNA restriction analysis, DNA cloning, conduct DNA extractions and PCR analysis. Prepare cells for flow cytometry, analyze and interpret results from FACS and flow analysis. Involve in the experimentation including human tissue culture and mouse models of bacterial infection and anti-infective therapy. Perform bacterial infection studies in the tissue culture and small animal models, including systemic, lung, skin, wound infection studies in wild-type and knockout mice. Contribute to certain laboratory management duties that include overseeing ordering, inventory, creation and management of microbial strain and plasmid databases, equipment upkeep, and help in supervising undergraduate student laboratory assistants. Independently work with junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, and in collaboration with biotechnology companies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ~Theoretical knowledge in cellular and molecular biology, or other closely related field typically acquired at the collegiate level and/or comparable experience. ~Previous experience working in a research lab specializing in innate immunity, host-pathogen interactions, bacterial pathogenesis. ~Demonstrated experience in the preparation of scientific reagents. ~Demonstrated knowledge and experience with laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, bioguard hood, microscope, pipeters, autoclave, balances, incubator. ~Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining and repairing a variety of laboratory equipment, including a flow cytometer and FACS sorter. ~Demonstrated experience in evaluating and communicating scientific data. ~Demonstrated experience with mouse handling and experimentation, including working knowledge of mouse husbandry. ~Demonstrated experience in maintaining data accurately and mathematical computation. ~Demonstrated working knowledge of various computer software, hardware, and standard office sufficient to record scientific data and results, and prepare reports. ~Experience performing sterile technique for bacterial and cell culture. ~Demonstrated knowledge of principles underlying DNA, RNA, and protein analysis, PCR, and ELISA. ~Demonstrated experience in the preparation of detailed and accurate scientific reports. ~Demonstrated experience with tissue culture. ~General laboratory skills and safety training. SPECIAL CONDITIONS ~Background check may be required upon hire. ~Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. ~Must be willing to work with animals. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $60,301 - $97,008 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $28.88 - $46.46 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! 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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