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UCI Full-time or part-time Jr Specialist
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: September 11, 2024
Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 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.
Position description
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, the Joe C. Wen School of Population and Public Health at the University of California-Irvine seeks a Jr Specialist to help experimental procedures for graduate students and post-doctoral scholars. Candidate will not have to do own research project.
We are seeking to hire a highly motivated, dedicated individual who has excellent project management and molecular biology skills. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, or other senior lab personnel, the incumbent may perform tasks including but not limited to:
• Writing/updating/distributing lab protocols, SOPs, project plans/summaries/reports
• Lab maintenance including ordering, supply inventory, equipment maintenance, cleaning, organizing, and managing lab spaces and materials; and performing other duties as assigned
• Assisting with experiments, working as part of a team
• Training students and researchers with lab techniques
• Manuscript and publication preparation
• Attending laboratory meetings
Application Instructions:
To apply, please log onto UC Irvine's online recruitment site, AP Recruit, located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09303
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials
electronically to be considered for the position:
1) Inclusive Excellence Statement
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Cover Letter
4) Research Statement
5) Three professional references (names only)
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or a Master’s degree emphasis in biological sciences, neuroscience, toxicology or other related fields. Candidates should have previous experience in neurobiology or molecular biology (1-year minimum) and prior laboratory management experience is highly desired (1-year minimum). Applicants should possess solid organizational and time management skills and have ability to work in a team environment with ever-changing priorities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.