The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within The School of Medicine with approximately 164 Faculty, 72 post-doctoral fellows along with over 300 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department of 110 clinical residents and fellows are distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department. The Department has undergone significant growth in recent years with a consolidated budget of approximately $138 million including sponsored projects expenditures of approximately $65 million and clinical revenue of over $73 million. This expansion of the Department’s research and clinical portfolio is expected to continue in the next few years.

The Department’s 16 divisions include Academic General Pediatrics, Child Development& Community Health; Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology; Cardiology; Dysmorphology/Teratology; Emergency Medicine; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Genetics; Genome Information Sciences; Hematology/Oncology; Hospital Medicine; Host Microbe Systems and Therapeutics; Infectious Diseases; Neonatology; Nephrology; and Respiratory Medicine.

In 2001, physicians and leadership of the University of California, San Diego, (UCSD), Rady Children’s, and Children’s Specialists of San Diego (CSSD) unified pediatric patient care, research, education and community service programs, creating a university-affiliated children’s health system to serve the region. Over the past two decades, an extensive list of joint programs has developed, with many physicians and researchers playing a role at both institutions. This affiliation has consolidated the clinical, teaching, research and public service programs of the UCSD School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics with San Diego’s only health care system dedicated to the health and well-being of children. In 2009, this partnership was furthered by the creation of the Rady Children’s Specialist of San Diego, a Medical Foundation, and is now recognized as having global leaders in research, technology, translational medicine, education and clinical experience.

The Lab Researcher will coordinate the ordering of laboratory supplies, assist in all lab safety related matter, set-up preventive and maintenance appointments of equipment, and be responsible for all support services. Incumbent will assist in the development of new drugs to treat disease symptoms of, and eradication of, malaria infection. The incumbent assists with planning and performing routine and specialized experimental techniques in Malaria liver stage, asexual blood stage, and gametocyte sexual blood stage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Theoretical knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field.

• Demonstrated skill in the operation and maintenance of general and special laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and ultracentrifuge, confocal and quantitative fluorecent microscopes, cell culture incubator, water bath, sterile biosafety hoods, autoclaves, fume hoods, pH meter, nano drop and spectrophotometers, balances, pipetters, thermal cycler, homogenizer, photo imager, equipment for qPCR gel electrophoresis, western blot equipment and power supplies.

• Skills in use of computers for data analysis.

• Demonstrated experience with laboratory coordination duties and assisting with the training of research staff in a variety of research procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to present data in a clear and concise manner. Excellent written (using correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation), verbal and interpersonal communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in order to work effectively with staff, study participants, and community agencies in person and on the phone.

• Demonstrated experience using Excel spreadsheets and other relevant software to present data from experimental results.

• Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety and biosafety techniques and practices. Experience in working with chemical, radioisotope, and biological hazards and to recognize safety problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Patience, knowledge and experience to teach basic laboratory operations, molecular biology techniques, tissue culture operations and techniques, and laboratory safety procedures and policies to students and new lab members.

• Knowledge of UC ordering system.

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to established UCSD guidelines for safety and environmental issues.

• Demonstrated experience with malaria and gametocites parasites.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Must be willing to work with hazardous chemicals (appropriate handling of these items under properly defined laboratory practices).

Pay Transparency ActFull Salary Range: $51,949 - $61,972 Annually

The University of California, San Diego is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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