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Research Associate - 133925

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 10, 2025

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 01/14/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 01/23/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.

MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.

The Simeone lab, with 25 years of continuous NIH funding, has a broad-based research platform to understand the molecular determinants that drive pancreatic cancer development and progression. The lab works to define therapeutic vulnerabilities and uses laboratory-based models to study approaches for early detection, prevention, and development of novel therapeutics for pancreatic cancer.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior scientific staff, this position will perform a variety of molecular biology, cell biology, and in vivo experiments, as well as contribute to data management and analysis. Other duties assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Theoretical knowledge of cell biology and molecular biology and/or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other related areas, and/or equivalent education and experience.

  • Experience handling and working with mice, including breeding and surgical procedures.

  • Experience with standard molecular biology techniques (extracting DNA and RNA from tumor specimens, PCR, Western blotting, etc.).

  • Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and equipment, such as sterile techniques, preparation of buffers, centrifuges, balance pH meters and electrophoresis equipment.

  • Experience in performing experimental protocols and in recommending modifications to procedures and protocols.

  • Experience working with animal care protocols and laboratory safety coordination and compliance training. Ability to integrate information obtained from scientific journals for use in the laboratory and disseminate to other lab members.

  • Ability to adhere to established UCSD guidelines for safety and environmental issues.

  • Demonstrated ability in data management, analysis, interpretation, and description of scientific data in a publication format.

  • Ability to accurately record experimental details and results.

  • Organizational skills to order and maintain lab equipment and supplies.

  • Experience and skill in using computers for basic word processing and data entry as well as PubMed and database searching and basic database analysis (e.g. BLAST).

  • Computer skills and experience working with Word, Excel, and other commonly used programs.

  • Strong communication skills (both verbally and written) needed to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse population at all levels of organization in person, over the phone or in writing. Ability to use diplomacy, tact, and discretion in all interactions.

  • Enthusiasm for learning and a genuine interest in scientific research. Willingness and ability to learn new skills, research methods, and scientific principles.

  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with flow cytometry and data analysis.

  • Hands-on experience with GEMMs and xenograft models.

  • Experience with patient sample handling and clinical data integration.

  • Familiarity with databases and data visualization software (e.g. Excel, GraphPad, FlowJo).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

  • Must be willing and able to work with small 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).

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