"2025 MMG Junior Specialist - Namekawa lab"

2025 MMG Junior Specialist - Namekawa lab

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Job #JPF07147

• MICROBIOLOGY & MOLEC GENETICS / COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES / UC Davis

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 at Step 1 or $56,600 at Step 2.

Junior Specialist NEX: A reasonable estimate for this position is $25.44/hr at Step 1 or $27.11/hr at step 2.

Application Window

Open date: May 28, 2025

Next review date: Friday, Jun 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 20, 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

A junior specialist position (60% appointment) in cellular and molecular biology is available in Dr. Satoshi Namekawa's lab in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) in the College of Biological Sciences.

Research 90%

The Jr. Specialist will participate in publishable research on epigenetic gene regulation in germ cells. This individual is expected to employ molecular-genetic, genomic, cell biology, and biochemical tools to study the molecular mechanisms and regulation in mouse germ cells. Full training will be provided. Techniques employed include but are not limited to, PCR, DNA electrophoresis, gene cloning, bioinformatics, light and fluorescence microscopy, and mouse genetics. Additional duties include general laboratory maintenance such as cleaning and sterilizing glassware, media and solution preparation, and maintenance of databases.

The Jr. Specialist will perform experiments under the direct supervision of the lab manager, postdoctoral fellows, and senior graduate students. They are expected to familiarize themselves with the current literature and techniques in the field. The Jr. Specialist is expected to understand the experimental rationale and hypotheses being tested, and to discuss details of experimental design with their supervisors prior to performing experiments. Once trained, this individual is expected to work independently on basic experiments and lab duties.

Overall, the Jr. Specialist should work semi-independently, planning their own work schedule and experiments, with guidance and oversight by their direct supervisors and the PI. They will keep a detailed laboratory electronic notebook including all experimental procedures and data. They will attend relevant internal campus seminar series and laboratory research meetings, where they will be expected to present their work. The Jr. Specialist will also have opportunities to participate in research conferences. They will organize and summarize final data in graphical and/or tabular form for presentation, publications, and grant proposals. They will also contribute to the writing and editing of manuscripts.

Service 10%

The Jr. Specialist will be expected to train and mentor undergraduate researchers. These students typically help with basic lab tasks and complete small research sub-projects.

Department: https://mmg.ucdavis.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field (or expected to obtain such a degree by start date). Previous experience in a biology research lab is required and must include cytology skills to analyze meiotic chromosome spreads and molecular biology skills such as PCR and DNA extraction.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Prior laboratory experience in cytological analysis of mammalian cells and fluorescence microscopy. The ideal candidate will also have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research - Research statement describing past research experience, skills and interest.
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07147

Help contact: ggomes@ucdavis.edu

Job location

Davis, CA