Job Description

Req ID: 152953

Payroll Job Title: 009613-SRA 1

Location(s): Irvine, California

Organization: ['UCI Health Sciences']

Division: ['School of Medicine']

Department: ['Anatomy & Neurobiology']

Reports To Title: ['001730-ADJ PROF-HCOMP']

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range Minimum: USD $29.99/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $35.78/Hr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology is a world-leading neuroscience department where discoveries at the molecular, anatomical, and physiological levels are seamlessly integrated to the development of new treatments for neurological diseases.

The Jung laboratory studies neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and related neurological disorders in mouse models, integrating animal experimentation, molecular and cellular assays, behavioral testing, imaging, and data analysis.

Your Role on the Team

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Kwang-Mook Jung, the Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) will provide technical support for research projects investigating neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and related neurological disorders using mouse models. The incumbent will assist with animal experiments, tissue collection and processing, molecular and cellular assays, behavioral testing, imaging, and data analysis. The position requires careful experimental documentation, adherence to established laboratory protocols, and collaboration with other laboratory members.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Basic knowledge of biological laboratory techniques and experimental procedures.
• Ability to follow established protocols and maintain accurate experimental records.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word and familiarity with basic scientific data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with laboratory personnel and comply with institutional safety and animal care requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and research experience.
• Hands-on experience with basic biological laboratory techniques gained through academic coursework or research training.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with mouse behavioral testing and ANY-maze or similar behavioral analysis software.
• Experience with RNA extraction, qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, or flow cytometry.
• Experience using GraphPad Prism for basic statistical analysis and scientific graph preparation.
• Prior research experience with laboratory mice and molecular/cellular assays.
• Previous research experience in neuroscience, neuroimmunology, or related biomedical fields.
• Previous experience handling laboratory mice and performing routine injections and tissue collection.

Special Conditions:

• Work involves handling live laboratory mice, including injections, euthanasia, and tissue collection, under approved animal care and use protocols.
• Must complete required institutional animal care and use, laboratory safety, and biosafety training, and comply with associated regulations.

Total Rewards

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.

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination 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.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization