UC San Diego Health · 2 days ago
Staff Research Associate - 138049
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.85/hr - $33.22/hrUC San Diego Health is a leading organization in health sciences dedicated to research and education. They are seeking a Staff Research Associate to perform standard laboratory procedures with stem cells and assist in building disease models for drug discovery.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform standard laboratory procedures with adult human stem cells and primary cells, human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), including embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
Perform a number of standard repetitive laboratory procedures with stem cells, primary cell lines and immortalized cell lines, as needed, with the intent to build disease models that will aid in drug discovery
Assist in using or under supervision use high content imaging, plate-readers, flow cytometers, isolators, microfluidic chambers, and available robotics to assay effects of small molecules on stem cells and organoids grown from stem cells
Perform standard repetitive experimental protocols in tissue culture to meet the needs of the research projects, providing ideas and rationale to help improve tests that are unsatisfactory
Perform general lab duties including ordering supplies and equipment repair
Serve as runner if needed to secure patient-derived tissues from clinics and bring them to the HUMANOID for organoid isolation
Assist with production of conditioned base media for lab and customer use
Perform and keep record of QC of all new cell lines and media batches
Use Word, Excel and PowerPoint software and computers
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Theoretical knowledge of molecular and cellular biology or closely related field
Theoretical knowledge of DNA techniques
Some lab experience
Ability to learn new laboratory procedures quickly
Ability to prepare solutions
Strong organization skills
Attention to detail; self motivated
Ability to learn quickly and adopt lessons from one learning episode to similar situations
Ability to perform a variety of tasks in an extremely fast-paced environment
Use of good judgement relating to constantly changing priorities
Ability to work as part of a large, diverse group
Knowledge of various computer software, hardware, standard office equipment and lab equipment
Acute attention to detail, resourceful, capable of handling the changing needs of the research lab
Experience performing repetitive and specialized laboratory experimental procedures
Experience following experimental protocols
Ability to use mathematical skills to analyze and develop statistical data
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) needed to interact professionally and effectively in the work environment at all levels including faculty, senior researchers, graduate students, undergraduates and those from various backgrounds with tact and diplomacy
Preferred
Knowledge of UCSD Environmental Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge of radiation safety and biosafety techniques and practices
Experience to work with chemical, radioisotope, and biological hazards and to recognize safety problems
Company
UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
The Beryl InstituteThe Conrad Prebys Foundation
2025-10-31Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Christian Dameff
Medical Director of Cybersecurity
Sandip Patel
Professor
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