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Junior Specialist - Lombard Lab
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: July 14, 2025
Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Urologic Surgery at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a Junior Specialist to join the Lombard Lab focusing on identifying and targeting the mechanisms of prostate tumor progression.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
The Junior Specialist has the general duties of working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the planning and execution of a research project. The junior specialist may assist in data collection, entry and quality control, study design and implementation, literature reviews and data analysis for preparation of manuscripts or conference presentations, and writing conference abstracts and manuscripts (e.g., methods and results sections, table, and figure generation) for a particular project.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Alan Lombard and must show the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.
I. RESEARCH (90% Effort)
A. The incumbent will collaborate with other research personnel affiliated with research activities involving project pertaining to cancer cell adaptation to treatment. The junior specialist will perform technical/routine lab activities required to accomplish the research project assigned. Specific duties may include:
• Effectively plan and execute assigned research project.
• Assist with experimental design.
• Actively contribute to publishable research by collecting and interpreting data.
• Review journal manuscripts and/or other related to the specialized area of expertise.
• Stay up to date on the state of the field and assist with review article relevant to laboratory research directions.
• Utilize a number of assays to conduct experiments and collect data relevant to laboratory projects.
• Organize, analyze, and present research data to project PI.
• Assist with writing of and development of figures for publications.
• Participate in weekly lab group meeting an present findings at both internal and external conferences.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (5% Effort)
The appointee will be expected to actively participate in the dissemination of information at the meetings, participate and contribute to departmental and other seminars, journal clubs and other activities, as applicable. This includes participation in the UCDCCC as an Affiliate Scholar and internal research symposiums.
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% Effort)
The Junior Specialist may be expected to provide mentorship to research personnel such as undergraduate research assistants and volunteer students that rotate through the lab. They will be expected to participate and contribute to laboratory and group meetings, committee service, and other activities, as applicable.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. The University will not offer sponsorship of a visa for this position
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent degree) with a major in biology or a related field
• At least twelve months of relevant experience working in a research lab
• Experience working in a research laboratory or using specific research methods techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make critical decisions
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, utilizing available resources and good judgment.
• The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. The University will not offer sponsorship of a visa for this position
• Experience working in a research laboratory. Specific desired experience includes but is not limited to cell culture, molecular biology techniques (e.g. cloning), biochemical assays (e.g. western blotting), flow cytometry, NGS and data analysis, microscopy.
• Demonstrated knowledge in general lab practices and procedures, as well as familiarity with safety protocols, regulations and guidelines.
• Managerial experience including but not limited to maintaining inventory and records, managing safety documentation, assistance with reports, and equipment/resource management.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate to internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to understand scientific papers and theories.
• Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills, including but not limited to writing summaries, reports, and correspondence using accurate and professional grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Accomplished organizational and administrative skills to assume general assignments and independently follow through to successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems/ roadblocks and associated consequences, and take appropriate initiative on behalf of lab team and PI.
• Demonstrated familiarity with UC Davis laboratory research, systems and processes.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
- 2-3 required (contact information only)
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