Job Description

Department Summary


The MIMG department mission is to provide the highest quality research and education possible in the interdisciplinary fields ofMicrobiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics. To meet this goal, we work together as scientists, educators and students to identifyand address the most relevant problems in microbial pathogenesis and physiology, host cell biology and immune defense, and the host-pathogen interface.

Position Summary

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) is ranked among the top 10 microbiology departments in the country. We are proud of our internationally recognized faculty—whose research funding, in total, is among the highest in the nation; and whose research spans the disciplines of structural biology, cell biology, bacterial physiology, bacterial development and gene regulation, bacterial pathogenesis, virology and viral pathogenesis, molecular and cellular parasitology, immunology, molecular genetics, stem cell biology, cancer biology, and computational biology. We leverage this scientific diversity—along with our partnerships with other institutes, centers and departments at UCLA—to further cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research and enrich teaching.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• One year One year of laboratory experience (Required)

• Skill in standard sterile techniques used in tissue cultures and bacterial cultures. (Required)

• Comfort in BSL2+ facility and working with BSL2+ agents. (Preferred)

• Skill in basic molecular and cell biology procedures. (Required)

• Skill in preparing and handling of viral stocks. (Preferred)

• Skill in preparing acrylamide and agarose electrophoresis gels operated on gel electrophoresis apparatus and power supplies. (Preferred)

• Preparation of various stock solutions and sterilization of solutions by steam autoclave or by disposable filter units. Skill in performing chemical and mathematical calculations (ex calculate concentrations of solutions). (Required)

• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working conditions and relationships with other staff and students. (Required)

• Communication skill (written, oral) to maintain lab protocols, notebooks, and to prepare and make research presentation in lab meetings. (Required)

• Organizational skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner with deadlines, fluctuating workloads, or last minute changes. Skill in following through on assignments. (Required)

• Skill in use of standard computer software, such as Excel and Word. (Required)

• Familiar with use of DNA analysis software. (Preferred)

• Knowledge of University guidelines related to biological safety. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or related field, or equivalent experience/training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule


8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered


TX-Systemwide Technical

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About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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