Research Laboratory Associate

• Dermatology
• 141228 University of California
• San Diego Medical Centers United States, California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 UCSD Layoff from

Career Appointment:

Apply by 09/11/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the research associate will be responsible for performing experiments using biological materials (e.g., primary immune cells, cell lines, mammalian tissue samples), carrying out tasks required for general biological laboratory maintenance, storage, organization, and analysis of data using basic computer programs. Responsible for overseeing the breeding and utilization of all the mice in the lab mouse colony as well as independently performing mouse surgeries. Laboratory tasks include preparation of reagents/solutions and assistance with immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry protocols. The position also requires ensuring compliance with facility safety and regulatory procedures. Incumbent will plan, design and performing scientific analysis of research projects including writing analysis plans and reports. Will identify and perform appropriate analyses methods and approaches for skin research and service projects. Will assist the PI in the development and modification of research designs for studies in skin development. Responsibilities include assisting in writing manuscripts, writing and submitting IRB applications and progress reports to funding agencies such as NIH, focusing primarily on analysis, methods and results sections. Will also assist graduate students and others in their scientific analysis. Additional responsibilities include maintaining lab safety protocols, analysis of bioinformatics data, and training of new postdoctoral fellows or graduate students. The research associate will be responsible for keeping a record of all safety protocols, interface with UCSD's Environmental Health and Safety personnel to ensure compliance and train all new students in the lab about safety requirements. For the analysis of bioinformatics data, the research associate make innovative contribution pertaining to design experiments to understand the genome-wide binding of transcription factors and analyze the transcriptomes of cells with knockdowns of specific genes. For the training of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, the associate will train the students in techniques such as primary immune cell cultures, animal work, viral transductions, and tissue culture work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience performing surgical procedures on small lab animals. Demonstrated knowledge of sterile techniques. Demonstrated experience and skills with all facets of the lab to provide effective training. Demonstrated experience making independent innovative contribution pertaining to design and analysis of experiments. Demonstrated knowledge of basic genetics, mouse physiology, mouse reproduction, and mouse biology. Strong theoretical knowledge of biology, immunology, cell biology or related field. Demonstrated experience with techniques for protein expression and purification. Demonstrated experience performing scientific analysis and design of research projects. Demonstrated experience with mouse colony management. Demonstrated experience with data analysis using basic calculations and Excel software. Demonstrated experience with

PCR/QPCR.

Demonstrated skill in accurate record keeping and ability to organize analyze and calculate data. Demonstrated experience with basic cell culture techniques. Demonstrated skill in performing ChIP-Sequencing. Demonstrated skill in performing RNA-Sequencing.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Willingness to work with animals including rodents, mice and rats. Ability to work safely with biohazards materials.

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:

$75,449

• $121,324 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:

$36.13

• $58.

11 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).