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Specialist Series - Poulos Lab

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Position description

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the University of California, Irvine is looking to immediately fill one part-time opening in the Specialist Series. Applications are sought from candidates with a B.S. or higher.

The main focus of this job is to perform protein production using an E. coli recombinant expression system in a Structural Biology laboratory. The applicants should have basic knowledge in Molecular Biology and Protein Chemistry. The work will include plasmid DNA manipulation, prepare and maintain E. coli competent cells, transformation of E. coli cells, protein expression in E. coli cell culture, and column chromatographic procedures for protein purification. Purified protein will be characterized by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), UV-visible spectrophotometry, and enzyme activity assay. Purified protein samples will be used by other lab members for enzyme-inhibitor interaction studies and structure determination by x-ray crystallography.

Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to the following on-line recruitment URL:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF05724

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 nondiscrimination policy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location

Irvine, CA