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Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C) - 71209

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology ranks among top institutions worldwide for research and training in plant biology and microbiology.

Position Summary

The candidate will develop research in my laboratory to advance one funded grant that my laboratory has obtained. They will be trained into using our bacterial model of study and then they will perform experiments after training. Techniques that they will perform include: Phenotypic growth studies, activity assays, system level approaches such as metabolomics analysis, and RNA isolation. Preparation of samples for ICP-MS, bioreactor setup, and cloning to generate mutants. The candidate will also do protein purification and screen for deep mutational scanning.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 08/07/2024.

Responsibilities

• Experiments including growth phenotypic analysis, system level approaches, bioreactor setup, isolation of DNA and RNA and cloning, protein purification, enzyme assays.


• Contributing to writing manuscripts.


• Ordering supplies for the different projects of the lab.


• Maintaining strain, primer, and plasmid libraries organized and updated.


• Maintaining chemical catalog organized and updated.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in microbial growth.


• Experience with sterile techniques.


• Experience with basic biochemical techniques: Protein purification, liquid chromatography.


• Experience working with methylotrophs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with system level approaches such as metabolomics and RNA-seq.


• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field experience in lab research for 2+ years and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid hourly and eligible for UC Benefits.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.52 (Step 1).

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html

• This is not a visa opportunity.

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