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Posted: 29-Aug-24
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 131752
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/29/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 09/10/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
The Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI), is an NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institution that provides the infrastructure to support high-quality and innovative translational research. ACTRI's vision is to translate scientific discoveries into improved health by delivering education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area and beyond. Mike Hogarth, M.D. and Davey Smith M.D. are the principal investigators on ACTRI's CTSA grant. The ACTRI functions under the direction of Gary S. Firestein, M.D., Director, and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Health Sciences at UC San Diego.
Within ACTRI, the Translational Research Technology Center (TRT) provides a one stop shop of flexible laboratory-based services for translational studies to ACTRI members and external collaborators. Services include biorepository, sample acquisition, and laboratory (bio-analytical and assay development). TRT provides full-service biobanking to CTRI and affiliated institutions. The TRT laboratory provides analyte determinations on a variety of human and animal materials principally through immunoassays and quantitative PCR. We encourage all forms of collaborations.
As part of the ACTRI, specifically the Translational Research Technology Center (TRT), under supervision, the TRT Staff Research Lab Associate will participate in biobanking and biospecimen analysis. Assist with biorepositories. Duties include routine processing of human blood and other clinical samples. Incumbent will assist in receiving and cataloging specimens of human tissue and body fluids. Incumbent will assist NBDC and ABCD biobank projects. Assist with duties and record keeping to comply with UC San Diego safety regulations. TRT Staff Research Lab Associate will handle other laboratory tasks including maintaining an accurate laboratory notebook, detailed inventory of clinical specimens, freezer inventory, ordering supplies, preparation of solutions, maintain a clean laboratory area, minor equipment maintenance, and other lab tasks as needed. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Theoretical knowledge of biology, molecular biology, immunology and/or other related fields.
Ability to communicate clearly and to keep organized, neat, and accurate laboratory records and notebooks.
Effectively and accurately document research procedures. Ability to read, comprehend, and discuss research materials
Experience with the operation of a personal computer and software application such as MS Word, and Excel.
Enthusiasm for learning and a genuine interest in scientific research. Willingness and ability to learn new skills, research methods, and scientific principles. Ability to work with a variety of personnel from different laboratories
Knowledge of sterile culture and aseptic techniques. This includes preparation of buffers and reagents.
Knowledge in the operation of scientific and experimental laboratory equipment necessary for the successful completion of the research design. This includes hand pipettors, pipetmans, pH meters, Mettler analytical and top-loading balances, plate washers, plate readers, agarose gel apparatus, thermocyclers, incubators, and various types of centrifuges.
Organizational skills including the ability to organize and adapt the work schedule to accommodate experimental design.
Experience in working on NBDC/ABCD projects.
Familiarity with arthritis synovial and tissue biobanking.
Familiarity with processing human blood, CSF, cultured cells and their supernatants.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of proper manipulation of infectious specimens such as the use of Biological Hazard Level II and III bio-containment facilities and cabinets, decontamination of work areas and proper laboratory attire.
Knowledge of biosafety techniques and practices.
Knowledge of high throughput specimen processing.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Must be willing to work with hazardous chemicals.
Transportation to local hospitals for sample collection required.
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