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Updated: Dec 17, 2022
Location: Orange-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Radiation Oncology

Job Opening ID: 47027

Reports To:  Project Scientist

Working Title: Staff Research Associate

Department: Radiation Oncology

Bargaining Unit: RX

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UC Irvine School of Medicine provides high-quality, compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer who require radiation treatment as part of the course of their clinical management. The department is committed to advancing clinical care, education and research. Team members are highly-qualified radiation oncologists, radiation biologists, medical physicists, nurses, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, medical assistants and social workers. They are certified in their respective specialties and actively involved in national organizations that develop standards of care in their areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will be expected to execute a variety of cellular and neurophysiological assays and administer behavioral testing of live rodents. While the majority of assays have been optimized, the ability to troubleshoot potential difficulties will be necessary. Primary responsibilities will involve close team work with other staff members to administer behavior tests, perform stem cell culturing, characterization, immunohistochemical, molecular and cell biology techniques. These techniques are well established in the lab, and while the majority of skills and techniques will be learned on the job, basic lab experience in bench chemistry and standard molecular assays is highly desirable. Secondary job responsibilities will involve general lab maintenance and other duties necessary to the normal operation of a laboratory, training of undergraduate research students as well as collation of the scientific data. The successful candidate will exhibit a high degree of maturity, organizational skills, good physical health and the ability to work with a variety of different people. Expectations: Due to the nature of ongoing experiments, flexibility in the work schedule is a must, as some experiments will require work at either abnormal hours or over weekends. Our studies primarily involve analyzing the effects of environmental exposures on animals, and applicants should be aware that their job duties will involve extensive animal work (mice). All studies performed will be in accordance with UCI safety and institutional animal (IUCAC) approval standards. This research position is funded by a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA, DoD) grant. This position is dependent on extramular funds and subjected to the disposition/availability of such funds. This position represents a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in state of the art research aimed at elucidating the mechanistic basis of environmental exposures on the brain and cognition.

Total Compensation:


In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices  and benefits .

$24.77 - $29.56 (hourly)

Required:
Basic laboratory experience.
College level background (or degree, B.S.) in the life and/or physical sciences.
College level background (or degree, B.S.) in the life and/or physical sciences. Basic laboratory experience. Willing to work “off” hours.
Preferred:
Willingness to travel and work with animals, stem cell culturing, immunohistochemistry, microscopy.
Special Conditions Required:
Willing to work “off” hours.
Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .


We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.


UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu .