Recruit

The junior specialist will participate in publishable research focusing on host immune responses to both infectious disease and cancer. This research will use a very broad variety of research techniques in molecular biology and virology as well as spectroscopy and machine learning. General responsibilities will primarily include execution of research projects, laboratory management, biorepository cataloguing and maintenance of freezer organization, and assisting trainees in the laboratory. The candidate must exhibit exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills and must be willing to work as part of a team.

Research (80%):
Experimental research:
A successful candidate will be able to perform laboratory techniques including peripheral blood mononuclear cell isolation and culture, intracellular cytokine staining, and flow cytometry. The candidate will perform Raman spectroscopy on biofluid samples collected from the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital with subsequent application of machine learning to automate sample characterization. The candidate will be expected to perform these techniques independently. The candidate will also be responsible for cataloguing and maintaining the lab’s biorepository of tissue samples and fluids using Freezerworks software. The individual may also assist with data analysis, generation of publication quality figures, and manuscript writing.
Laboratory management:
In addition to experimental research, the candidate will be expected to assist with lab management, including ordering supplies, maintaining safety and training records, maintaining a clean laboratory environment, and provide overall support for ongoing experiments. The candidate will provide hands-on support for trainees in the lab as well.
It will be occasionally necessary to work outside of standard business hours to accommodate certain laboratory techniques. This will represent less than 5% of the candidate’s total average work hours per month.

Professional competence (10%):
The candidate will be expected to participate in lab meetings and journal club, with the ability to critically evaluate literature and present scientific data in these meetings as well as presenting data during individual meetings with the PI.

University and public service (10%):
As a full-time lab member, this position includes responsibility for maintaining safety standards and meeting regulatory requirements of the university. There will be a focus on University and public service outreach and extension with a focus on topics related to their research.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

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.

The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.