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Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C), Public Health Administration - 60502 About Berkeley

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Berkeley Public Health (BPH) aims to improve population health, especially for the most vulnerable, through interdisciplinary collaborations, preeminent education, and transformational research. Established in 1943, BPH is a professional school on the UC Berkeley campus that comprises six academic divisions and nearly 30 research centers and programs. Our department's values include social justice, health as a right, challenging conventional thought, embracing diversity, and creating meaningful impact. We honor our principles of community by centering and valuing everyone in our community; prioritizing prevention while remaining grounded in social justice; promoting safety and respect; practicing self-care and kindness; and remaining optimistic, hopeful, and committed to change. Learn more at: publichealth.berkeley.edu.

The Wolf Lab in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology (School of Public Health) and the Center for Computational Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an SRA 1, in the area of gut microbiome research.

This position will support the Wolf Lab by performing microbial culturing techniques and gnotobiotic animal husbandry. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic biologist with the ability to learn new techniques and troubleshoot experimental systems. The microbiota of the mammalian gut is a complex community of individual microbial strains shaped by diet, microbial competition, and the host. The Wolf lab studies the assembly and function of the gut microbiota in vitro (anaerobic culture) and in vivo (gnotobiotic mice). The SRA 1 position will support the lab's research in both model systems and interact with Ph.D. students and other trainees.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: October 31, 2023

Responsibilities

• Molecular biology techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, and sequence library preparation.
• Germ-free mouse maintenance and experiments.
• Bacterial culturing.
• General lab management and training new employees.
• Participates in workshops, trainings, and other professional development activities.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in a research environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Thorough and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills, ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with team members.
• Microbiome research experience.
• Laboratory research experience.
• Experience caring for laboratory animals.
• Organized and attentive to detail.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing academic manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

Salary & 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 budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $27.44 (step 1.0) - $28.70 (step 6.0).

• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.

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

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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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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