Arribere Lab: Junior Specialist

Associate Professor Joshua Arribere in the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a research specialist. The selected candidate will contribute to a research program in quality control of gene expression, focusing on RNA and protein metabolism and should have a command of genetics, basic biochemistry, and molecular biology. Duties will include generation of C. elegans strains (via mutagenesis, CRISPR/Cas9, crossing), nucleic acid extraction and analysis (e.g., deep sequencing library preparation), ribosomal preparation and analysis (e.g., ribosome footprinting), and protein analysis (immunoblotting, protein fluorescence).

The position's duties will also include general lab management responsibilities such as ordering supplies, implementing laboratory safety program requirements, and overseeing undergraduate students. The position will require the research specialist to consistently employ excellent communication skills, effectively plan and execute research projects, and successfully work both independently and collaboratively.

Applicants with any of the following areas of expertise are strongly encouraged to apply: experience with gene expression; experience with the nematode C. elegans or other model organisms.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department: https://mcd.ucsc.edu/

Arribere Lab: https://sites.google.com/view/arriberelabucsc/

• B.A. or B.S. degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, computational biology, or related field. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by June 30, 2025.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to the following: PCR, recombinant DNA technology, extraction and analysis of nucleic acid and ribonucleoprotein complexes, and immunoblotting.

Your application must demonstrate that you meet all of the basic qualifications when you submit your application. There are no exceptions to this requirement. For applicants who do not possess the required degree when they submit their applications, they must document in their application materials (e.g., c.v., cover letter, etc.) that their projected date for completing their degree will be on or before June 30, 2025.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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