Staff Research Associate I - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Hicks Laboratory is situated in the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center providing several opportunities for collaborative stem cell and regenerative research and access to shared research facilities. The UC Irvine Muscle Biology and Disease working group brings together 15 research and clinical science laboratories for additional expertise in skeletal muscle. A number of other fantastic centers throughout UC Irvine including the NSF-Simons Center for Multiscale Cell Fate Research provide a community for early career scientists to engage in cutting-edge research

The overall goal of our research is to develop stem cell treatments and gene therapies for neuromuscular disease. We apply emerging technologies to improve muscle diseases from clinical samples, use mouse models to identify mechanisms of muscle regeneration, and generate skeletal muscle human pluripotent stem cells for disease modeling. SRA will engage in team science projects to assist graduate students, postdocs, and PI with research. SRA will train to use cutting edge research equipment in the stem cell center and across campus to implement new techniques for lab members. SRA will perform cell culture, help maintain a mouse colony, and train undergraduates to perform lab maintenance.
Please see https://hickslab.org/ for more details on the lab and research projects.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or related field.

Preferred:

• Experience working with pluripotent stem cells or skeletal muscle
• Experience with microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular biology, mouse models, or RNA sequencing

Special Conditions:

• Able to feed cells or check on mice colony over weekends as needed

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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, age or protected veteran status.

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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.