Junior Specialist in Neuroscience Research Institute, Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Lab (LSCBE)

The Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Junior Specialist in the Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology and Engineering (LSCBE). The appointee will develop methods to optimize the generation, maintenance and analysis of stem cell derived retinal pigmented epithelial cells (RPE) and retinal organoids cultures. The Junior Specialist will conduct experiments working towards developing therapeutics for inherited retinal disorders including testing small molecules and applying gene therapies. The appointee will develop procedures to maintain and use highly advanced novel research equipment which was recently purchased for LSCBE. The appointee will enable research as part of a team, managed by senior laboratory personnel and support ongoing research activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Generate and maintain stem cell-derived organoid cultures

* Conduct experiment-related tasks that include: characterizing patient derived/CRISPR edited organoid models, molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry and transcriptomics.

* Assist in experimental design and optimization

* Analyze, interpret, and present data in lab meetings or reports

* Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records

* Establish procedures for use and maintenance of novel advanced research equipment

Department: https://www.nri.ucsb.edu/

Lab: https://labs.mcdb.ucsb.edu/clegg/dennis/

Lab: https://www.stemcell.ucsb.edu/

Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or a related field

• 1 year research experience including basic methods and techniques of stem cell and organoid culture, analysis and maintenance, cell line expansion, IHC, ICC, Western blotting, qPCR
• 1 year experience with microscopy data compilation, statistical analysis, including Microsoft and Google Suite softwares and GraphPad PRISM

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Laboratory equipment maintenance
• Strong organizational and communication skills

• 3-4 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. References for the finalists may be contacted if necessary, at the committee's discretion, before extending an offer.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.