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The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Davis invites applications for multiple qualified Junior Specialists for research support. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on basic science research. The successful candidates will also participate in research laboratory support including; assisting with various research projects, organizing and maintaining lab supplies, research documentation searches and working with volunteers and students. The appointees will work under the supervision of one of our many Researchers.

General responsibilities may include:
RESEARCH (80%):
• Contribute and support Research Studies as needed by Trauma Principal Investigators
• Coordinate and manage datasets and research related documentation
• Assist in preparing laboratory orders and maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies
• Other related jobs assigned by the supervisor
• Participate in the writing and preparing of manuscripts and research publications
• Follow and maintain all regulatory documentation as it relates to the research studies
• Update/ modify standard laboratory procedures to fulfill the needs of each research project
• Follow all wet lab protocols and maintain UC Davis lab safety regulations
• Work closely with the Project Manager (Study Director), the Principal Investigator (PI) and collaborators on multiple research projects, assisting in coordinating research activities, implementation of study protocols, tracking and oversight of these protocols.
• Assist in patient recruitment as it relates to research study
• Maintain and contribute to source documentation and CRF's

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (10%):
• Participation in surgery and bioengineering conferences and professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations
• Review of journal manuscripts and other publications related to surgery and bioengineering research

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10%):
• Committee service for lab safety, animal care, facilities, and mentorship of volunteer students

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology or a related discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and an interest in basic science; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• The ideal candidate will have a beginning knowledge of medical terminology and blood coagulation.
• The ideal candidate will have skills to organize work activity, follow standard operating procedures with strict attention to detail, flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and workload, and work independently and efficiently in a high throughput laboratory under supervision to meet standard laboratory turnaround times.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to complete job assignments in a timely manner to meet critical deadlines.

SALARY: Step 1, @ $23.47 per hour or $49,000 annually, or Step 2, @ $25.00 per hour or $52,200, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Funding will come from existing grants.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 10 positions

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Appointments may be made up to 100% time, benefits are included based on appointment percentage. Duration: 1-2 years. On call, 12-hr shifts and weekend work may be required, but will be scheduled ahead of time.
For full consideration, applications must be received by July 30, 2023.
However, the position will remain open until filled, or through June 30, 2024.

Qualified applicants should apply online at UC Recruit:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05627. A current CV and contact information for two references are required to apply.

Please direct questions to Kate Guinan via email: keguinan@ucdavis.edu. Subject line should read: 2023-2024 Research Support.

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We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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