Stem Cell Research Associate II

Stem Cell Research Associate II - 138082

• Department: Pediatrics
• Worksite: Campus
• Appointment Type: Career
• Appointment Percent: 100%
• Union: RX Contract
• Total Openings: 1
• Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
• Pay Scale: $30.32 - $48.78 / Hour

Filing Deadline:
Mon 1/26/2026 - Apply Now

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 1/15/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 171 faculty, 50 post‑doctoral fellows (MDs and PhDs), over 300 support staff, 57 وست resident and fellows across 18 divisions encompassing a wide range of pediatric specialties. The mission intertwines research, education, and patient care. Recent growth has expanded the department’s budget to approximately $106 million, including $54 million in sponsored projects and $52 million in clinical revenue.

Incumbent will independently perform and oversee pre‑clinical study experiments designed to collect safety and efficacy data for a gene therapy product. Work will İl involve various cell types, human blood, mouse models, lentivirus production, and stem cell culture. Additional duties include general lab duties, equipment maintenance, mouse colony management, and other assigned tasks.

• Theoretical knowledge in cellular and molecular biology, or a closely related field typically acquired by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of sterile techniques and mammalian cell culture practices and microscopy.
• Demonstrated experience performing repetitive and specialized laboratory experimental procedures and following experimental protocols.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Effective and diplomatic oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a variety of personnel including staff, researchers, and academic supervisors.
• Excellent organization skills, sufficient to multi‑task in an extremely fast‑paced environment with constantly changing priorities. Skill to plan and organize work assignments efficiently.
• Working knowledge of various computer software, hardware, and standard office equipment sufficient to record scientific data and results, and prepare reports.
• Ability to quickly learn new laboratory procedures and adapt lessons from one learning episode to similar situations. High motivation to contribute to cutting‑edge research and learn new experimental methods as required.
• Demonstrated experience with mouse handling vrij, preferably with blood sampling, tissue collection, and survival surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines.
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology including RNA/DNA isolation, Real‑time PCR, tissue culture, stem cell culture and isolation, and genetic manipulation techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9‑mediated technology.
• Demonstrated skill in the jednym of reagents and maintenance of laboratory stocks.
• Demonstrated ability to keep clear, detailed, accurate and organized data records.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a research team, and interact effectively with collaborating labs and others in the scientific community.

• Ability to use mathematical skills to analyze and develop statistical data.
• Knowledge of lentivirus production, virus transduction of mammalian cells, stem cell isolation, and GLPs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Must be willing to work in an environment where biological, chemical, and radiological hazards are present.
• Must be willing to perform research on human embryonic stem cells.
• Must be able to work with mice.

Annual Full Pay Range: $63,308 - $101,853 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).
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