Staff Research Associate I - Head Lab

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The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at UC Irvine Health School of Medicine is dedicated to the diagnosis and understanding of human diseases through biomedical and clinical research. Using the latest technologies, our pathologists help advance medicine by finding better ways of diagnosing, managing and treating diseases.

The Staff Research Associate I will work in Dr. Elizabeth Head's neuroscience research laboratory that identifies the key factors associated with Alzheimer disease within the Down syndrome population. Experiments are conducted using a variety of techniques such as immunohistochemistry, western blotting, biomarker quantification, microscopy and digital pathology. Both human and animal brain/blood/tissue samples are examined.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide support to post-doctoral scholars and graduate students in their research projects. This may include techniques such as: immunohistochemistry, biomarker quantification, western blotting, brain tissue sectioning and digital slide scanning. In addition, this position will also assist the lab manager in general laboratory maintenance duties, including routine lab procedures such as: equipment maintenance, solution preparation, re-stocking of lab supplies and helping various teams in completing tasks when needed.

Expectations:
1. Full-time, 40-hour/week employment with a Mon-Fri schedule of either 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm with a one-hour lunch break.
2. Work will be on-site in the laboratory (no remote work)
3. Job includes assisting in existing lab members' projects; this position will not be associated with independent research projects
4. Must show a desire to constantly learn and master new techniques
5. Willingness to assist in tasks when the team is short-staffed and outside their normal job expectations

Required:

• Experience with basic tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry and western blotting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to provide help proactively when a need is presented
• Ability to prioritize workload and work both within a multi-person team and under the direction of a single supervisor
• Ability to exhibit flexibility during unexpected challenges
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions
• Ability to record results/observations and maintain an organized, legible lab notebook
• Ability to use computers
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar)
• At least 1 year of experience working in a neuropathology, neuroscience or related laboratory.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of basic brain anatomy
• Knowledge of basic cell biology background and data interpretation
• Exposure to biomarker quantification
• Digital pathology using HALO, Keyence, Imaris, QuPath, ImageJ, etc.
• Data analysis and graphing using SigmaPlot, SPSS, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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, age or protected veteran status.

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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
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