Staff Research Associate 2

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Staff Research Associate 2

Salary or Pay Range: $28.04 – $45.11 Hourly

Apply By Date: (March 28th at 11:59pm); Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

The Staff Research Associate 2 will provide technical, scientific, and organizational assistance in the day-to-day tissue processing, histology, and tissue distribution operations of Autism BrainNet at the UC Davis MIND Institute. The ideal candidate will have a strong education or background in histological processing of brain tissue, and effective interpersonal, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills. They will have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Please see the UC Davis MIND Institute Job Openings website page for more information: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/ourteam/mind-jobs.html

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or a closely related field

• Demonstrated minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting research studies in a Neuroscience-related discipline (e.g., undergraduate thesis) OR a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Histology with demonstrated evidence of facility with cryostats and other neuroscience histological strategies

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a histology laboratory with demonstrated basic histology lab skills. (e.g., pipetting, sectioning and staining tissue)

• Must have experience using cryostat for sectioning of brain tissue

• Must possess knowledge of histological principles and basic laboratory techniques

• Demonstrate experience or working knowledge with human or animal brain tissue

• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to independently and effectively identify resources to solve problems

• Excellent organization skills, ability to focus and work with multiple interruptions

• Facility with computer programs, such as MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP certified Histotechnician or Histotechnologist

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.

• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=278502

Job ID #59611

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer