Junior Specialist- Trauma Research Support

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 at Step 1 or $58,600 at Step 2

Junior Specialist

NEX: A reasonable estimate for this position is $26.35/hr at Step 1 or $28.07/hr at step 2

Open date: July 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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.

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Davis invites applications for multiple qualified Junior Specialists for Trauma Surgery research support. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on basic science research. The successful candidates will also participate in research laboratory support including assisting with various research projects, organizing and maintaining lab supplies, research documentation searches and working with volunteers and students.

The appointees will work under the supervision of one of our many Researchers.

• Contribute and support Research Studies as needed by Trauma Principal Investigators
• Coordinate and manage datasets, and research related documentation
• Assist in preparing laboratory orders and maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies
• Other related jobs assigned by supervisor
• Participate in the writing and preparing of manuscripts and research publications
• Follow and maintain all regulatory documentation as it relates to the research studies
• Update/modify standard laboratory procedures to fulfill the needs of each research project
• Follow all wet lab protocols and maintain UC Davis lab safety regulations
• Work closely with the Project Manager (Study Director), the Principal Investigator (PI) and collaborators on multiple research projects, assisting in coordinating research activities, implementation of study protocols, tracking and oversight of these protocols.
• Skills to organize work activity, follow standard operating procedures with strict attention to detail, flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and workload, and work independently and efficiently in a high throughput laboratory under supervision to meet standard laboratory turnaround times
• Ability to complete job assignments in a timely manner to meet critical deadlines
• Assist in patient recruitment as it relates to research study
• Maintain and contribute to source documentation and CRF's

• Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and faculty
• Ability to be an effective communicator with the trauma research team
• Additional education and credentials as related to surgery and trauma research

• Committee service for lab safety, animal care, facilities, and mentorship of volunteer students

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• Knowledge of basic molecular/cell biology techniques and terminology

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology or a related discipline

• The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and an interest in basic science; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• The ideal candidate will have a beginning knowledge of medical terminology and blood coagulation.
• The ideal candidate will have skills to organize work activity, follow standard operating procedures with strict attention to detail, flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and workload, and work independently and efficiently in a high throughput laboratory under supervision to meet standard laboratory turnaround times.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to complete job assignments in a timely manner to meet critical deadlines.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
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