Posted: 26-Oct-23

Location: Los Angeles, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

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Internal Number: 4729049

Assistant Project Scientist
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF08988
The Assistant Project Scientist will be a research scientist in the laboratory of Dr. William Gelbart.
The position involves the planning and execution of a range of molecular and cell biology experiments relating to the synthesis of a variety of virus-like particles for the purpose of gene delivery, and the training of postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students on the methods and analyses used in the research group. The staff scientist must have experience with protein expression, RNA transcription and handling, and the full gamut of biochemistry/molecular biology and cell culture techniques. They will work independently in designing experiments and determining laboratory priorities, and be a partner with the PI in writing research proposals, reports, and manuscripts. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology, and several years of postdoctoral experience in molecular and cellular biology.
Specific qualities include the abilities to:
Perform the full range of benchtop and cell culture molecular and cell biology techniques
Design and plan experiments
Work independently and effectively on several projects simultaneously
Train and supervise lab personnel
Collaborate effectively with other labs
Prepare and write manuscripts, reports, and proposals
Make decisions about maintenance of equipment and purchase of equipment and supplies
Laboratory Safety Officer, and maintenance and implementation of Laboratory Safety Plan
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08988
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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