Staff Research Associate 2 (9612C), Molecular & Cell Biology - 71138
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Departmental Overview
The Departments of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) and Integrative Biology (IB) together are among the largest academic departments at UC Berkeley. By several measures (including number of faculty and students, budget, and assigned square feet), these departments are larger than many UCB colleges and schools. The two departments represent over 186 faculty FTE (including Adjuncts, Professors of the Graduate School, active emeriti and 15 HHMI professors); 150 postdocs and other research positions; 375 graduate students; 80 department staff members; and 8 recharge centers. Financial resources include approximately $51M in annual extramural funding (which accounts for over half of the total sponsored research awards in the College of Letters & Science) and over $46M other fund sources. The department has 1,800 declared undergraduate majors (the largest majors on the Berkeley campus) and a total annual enrollment in classes of ~20,000. Department personnel are currently housed in seven buildings located in three widely separated parts of the campus.
Position Summary
The Staff Research Associate 2 (SRA) manages the BSL3 facilities shared by Cox, Stanley and Vance for the purpose of facilitating a joint project funded by an NIH P01. The position is responsible for logistical support of the BSL3 facility, for maintaining equipment and training new users; for assisting project personnel with experiments and data analysis, and for liaising with EHS. This position will also be primarily responsible, with the PIs and High Containment Laboratory Director Laura Flores, for emergency responses.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 09/09/2024.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research/experiments; identifying and characterizing aspects of protective immunity to M. tuberculosis, situations where protective immunity fails, and bacterial virulence factors that allow for bacterial subversion of host defenses.
- Assist researchers with experiments involving animal infections with Mtb.
- Microbiology: culturing bacteria and performing genetic manipulation.
- Cell culture: culturing macrophages and infecting them with bacteria; analyzing responses using molecular techniques.
- Animal infections: infecting mice with M. tuberculosis and analyzing immune responses by flow cytometry, histology, and scRNAseq.
- Conducts daily/weekly maintenance of BSL3 facility.
- Interact with users, EHS and animal care staff to ensure smooth functioning of the facility.
- Trains new BSL3 users.
- Manages BSL3 instrumentation and coordinates repairs.
Required Qualifications
- BSL3 experience.
- Self-motivated, energetic and able to work in a diverse team environment.
- Solid foundation in microbiology or immunology.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Significant experience with tissue culture and common techniques in molecular biology.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lab.
- Prior experience with mice.
- Prior experience with flow cytometry.
- Knowledge of programming in python or R.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. 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, analysis of internal equity, 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 budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $61,488.83 (Step 2) - $70,606.25 (Step 9).
How to Apply
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html
- This is not a visa opportunity.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5579112&targetURL=U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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