Research Associate Job at UC San Diego, San Diego, CA

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  • UC San Diego
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Filing Deadline: Wed 7/23/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 07/11/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 07/23/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

As the largest and oldest department within the UC San Diego School of Medicine, the Department of Medicine employs nearly 500 faculty members and 1,000 academic appointees, residents, fellow, postdocs, and staff, in pursuit of its academic, clinical, and research missions.

Under supervision, will assist with experiments, make observations, and record experimental results relating to the research projects. Use basic cell biology lab techniques to assist in the processing of blood cell components for downstream analyses. Assist in the preparation of laboratory buffers and reagents for use in mitochondrial bioenergetics assays. Assist with bioenergetics data acquisition, recording, and analysis. Perform basic blood handling techniques such as automated cell counting, centrifugation, cell freezing, and bio-repository inventory. Maintain lab records, and order supplies on an as needed basis. Other duties assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Theoretical knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology including basic mitochondrial function as acquired through a bachelor’s degree in biology and related class/laboratory experience.

  • Previous experience working in the area of mitochondrial bioenergetics.

  • Ability to work with human blood samples; cell isolation, cell counting.

  • Experience with data analysis using Excel and Prism software.

  • Experience working with basic biohazards including human blood and tissue and adhering to established UCSD guidelines for safety and environmental issues.

  • Willingness to follow step-wise experimental protocols.

  • Ability to use basic laboratory equipment including centrifuges, balances, pH meters, Coulter counter, pipettors, and -80 Freezers.

  • Willingness to maintain confidentiality.

  • Demonstrated organizational skills as they relate to maintaining lab equipment and supplies.

  • Willingness to work with other staff members, students, faculty etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Theoretical knowledge of normal and dysfunctional mitochondria sufficient to aid in the design and interpretation of experiments on this function.

  • Theoretical knowledge of biochemistry, cellular, molecular biology.

  • Theoretical knowledge of multivitamin and mineral supplementation and aging biology.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must be will and able to work with human tissue and biohazardous materials

  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,374 - $66,064 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.52 - $31.64

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law.

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

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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