Junior Specialist - Studies of Environmental Air Pollutants Position #2

This position will aid in studies of environmental air pollutants that affect the immune responses in in vitro and in vivo systems.

This position entails carrying out molecular biology and biochemistry research studies in the Center for Health & the Environment. This research is under the direction of Dr. Chris Vogel. The person should have a solid background in Molecular biology and biochemistry research. Knowledge in the field of immunological methods is a plus.

Research (90%)

RNA isolation, PCR analysis, Western blot techniques

* Preparing figures of evaluated data with excel

* Run statistics and compare expression levels of control and treated samples

* Maintaining of protocols, preparing tables and references and assistance with manuscript preparation

* Mentor undergraduates and junior researchers working on complementary topics

* Additional skills in work with cell culture, immunological methods, preparation of histological tissue samples and staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) would be a plus.

Actively involved in creative activities of publishing research and designing future research including reviewing journal articles; engaging in discussions of research to assist in interpreting results; and participating in design of studies as part of writing research proposals by applying experience to revise study designs.

Professional Competence & Activity (5%)

Present research results at lab meetings and Journal club

University and Public Service (5%)

As part of academic training, will mentor undergraduates and similar assistants in laboratory methods and data collection.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor degree in biology, environmental studies, or related fields with experience in laboratory research.

* Current Driver's License.

* Experience in team-based work that requires communication and decision-making skills

* Knowledge of basic microscopy techniques.

* Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis.

* Knowledge of biology and biochemistry

* Ability to work independently and remain focused for periods of time while conducting procedures in laboratory at the bench or microscope.

* Ability to bend, squat, crouching and to pull and lift up to 50 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Additional skills in work with cell culture, immunological methods, preparation of histological tissue samples and staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) would be a plus.

* Experience working independently and remain focused for long periods of time while conducting procedures in laboratory at the bench or microscope.

* Experience with data analysis and technical writing.

* Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access; ArcGIS and Program R software.

* Knowledge of statistics.

In general, it is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a Master's or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline or a baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of experience with the specialized methods as a Junior Specialist

Department: https://environment.ucdavis.edu/programs/center-health-and-environment

Bachelor degree in biology, environmental studies, or related fields with experience in laboratory research.

* Current Driver's License.

* Experience in team-based work that requires communication and decision-making skills

* Knowledge of basic microscopy techniques.

* Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis.

* Knowledge of biology and biochemistry

* Ability to work independently and remain focused for periods of time while conducting procedures in laboratory at the bench or microscope.

* Ability to bend, squat, crouching and to pull and lift up to 50 pounds.

* Additional skills in work with cell culture, immunological methods, preparation of histological tissue samples and staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) would be a plus.

* Experience working independently and remain focused for long periods of time while conducting procedures in laboratory at the bench or microscope.

* Experience with data analysis and technical writing.

* Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access; ArcGIS and Program R software.

* Knowledge of statistics.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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