Junior Specialist - Ji Lab
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100, Step 1 -
$56,600, Step 2.
Application Window
Open date: May 29, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Jun 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 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
NATURE AND PURPOSE
The Junior Specialist will contribute to research projects
investigating the bioactivities of two milk proteins, lactoferrin
and lysozyme, their interactions, and recombinant forms produced
via precision fermentation. The role involves work with both in
vivo and in vitro models. Primary responsibilities include
laboratory research, data collection and analysis, assistance with
research planning, and general lab support.
In general, it is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a
Master's or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline or a
baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of experience with
the specialized methods as a Junior Specialist.
Major responsibilities:
I. Research (95%):
Research activities:
Collaborate with and/or assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and
research team with study design, implementation, and the conduct of
research on the bioactivities of lactoferrin and lysozyme using
both in vitro and in vivo models. Create and maintain research
project databases. Conduct statistical analyses and summarize
findings for progress reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.
Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and other scholarly
outputs in collaboration with the PI.
Laboratory activities:
Assist in the development and optimization of experimental
protocols. Conduct a range of laboratory procedures, including
protein isolation (from bovine and human milk), cell culture,
microbiological culture, and bioactivity assays (e.g., lysozyme
activity, cell proliferation and differentiation assays, iron
saturation testing). Perform animal care and sample collection in
compliance with established protocols. Coordinate with IACUC and
other regulatory entities to support the preparation and submission
of project approvals. Maintain documentation to ensure compliance
with relevant regulatory requirements. Communicate approved
protocols to team members and regulatory personnel. Provide
logistical and technical support to interns and undergraduate
researchers under the direction of senior lab personnel.
II. Professional Competency and Activity (5%):
Summarize and present research findings at lab meetings and
professional conferences. Stay informed about developments in the
field and engage in relevant scientific discourse.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
* Bachelor's degree in Genetics and Genomics, Nutrition,
Biochemistry, or a related field
*Relevant laboratory experience, including mouse handling, oral
gavage feeding, milk protein isolation, Western blotting, and
molecular biology techniques such as primer design, DNA cloning,
and PCR
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
* Proficiency with light and confocal microscopy, as well as image
analysis using ImageJ.
* Capable of maintaining a complete and detailed laboratory
notebook documenting experimental procedures, and of organizing
graphic and tabular data for publications, grant proposals, and/or
presentations
*Experience with software programs including Excel and GraphPad
Prism is required.
*Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills
are necessary, along with the ability to work both independently
and collaboratively as part of a team.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07129
Help contact: eevilleda@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
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, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any
open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled,
"Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of
their application. If an applicant does not include the signed
authorization with the application materials, the application will
be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state for federal
law.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as
established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded
by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected
candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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Job location
Davis, CA
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