University of California Santa Cruz
Lab Specialist - (Zebrafish, Microbiology, Circadian Biology)
University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Position overview
Position title:
Lab Specialist - Zebrafish, Microbiology, Circadian Biology (Junior Specialist – Specialist ranks)
Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. See CAPM 602.230 Specialist Series and UCSC Salary Scales for the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $90,000.
Percent time:
Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start:
As soon as June 15, 2025, but no later than September 30, 2025. The degree must be in hand for employment effective June 15, 2025 and beyond.
Position duration:
Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Reappointment is contingent upon performance and availability of funding.
Application Window Open date:
May 12, 2025
Most recent review date:
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date; those received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description Assistant Professor Jacqueline Kimmey in the Department of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for a laboratory specialist. Under the direction of Professor Kimmey, the selected candidate will assist with research projects focused on understanding the interactions between circadian rhythms, innate immunity, and bacterial pathogenesis. A major duty will include work in the zebrafish facility at UCSC (monitoring water quality, feeding, overseeing breeding, raising larvae) — applicants must be willing to work with live zebrafish.
The specialist may also perform lab management duties, such as ordering supplies, making buffers and reagents, and ensuring compliance with lab policies and biosafety (EHS) regulations. The candidate will be expected to perform basic wet lab experiments such as tissue culture, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, and may include animal studies in mice or zebrafish. The position will require the incumbent to follow verbal and written directions, keep organized records, and communicate and collaborate with the lab’s team of students, faculty, and staff.
The selected candidate’s appointed rank salary, research activities, and the level of independence they must perform will be contingent on the candidate’s earned degree and prior experience. See CAPM 603.300 Specialist Series, section D. Qualifications for each rank.
Applicants with one or more of the following preferred areas of expertise are encouraged to apply: research experience with circadian biology, cell signaling, innate immunity, murine or zebrafish models, bacterial or eukaryotic genetics.
Notice: Although all individuals can safely work in the lab, this lab utilizes pathogenic bacteria which pose an increased risk to immunocompromised individuals.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at the time the application is submitted)
Baccalaureate degree or higher (or foreign equivalent degree) in biology/biological sciences, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, cell/molecular biology, immunology, molecular genetics, or a related field. See CAPM 603.300 for higher ranks. It is anticipated that the degree requirements will be completed no later than June 30, 2025.
Demonstrated experience with molecular biology wet-lab techniques, such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, cell culture, bacterial culture and quantification, western blotting, flow cytometry and/or microscopy.
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae with publications list including DOIs/URLs
Cover Letter describing relevant background, research experience and interest in this position
Statement of Research (optional but recommended for applicants with a graduate degree)
Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. References will submit directly to the UC Recruit System. See confidentiality statements for details.
Apply link:
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01905
Help contact:
jkimmey@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz 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, or other protected categories. The institution maintains nondiscrimination and accommodation policies and is committed to affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts as a Federal and State contractor.
Job location: Santa Cruz, CA
To apply, visit recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01905
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Lab Specialist - Zebrafish, Microbiology, Circadian Biology (Junior Specialist – Specialist ranks)
Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. See CAPM 602.230 Specialist Series and UCSC Salary Scales for the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $90,000.
Percent time:
Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start:
As soon as June 15, 2025, but no later than September 30, 2025. The degree must be in hand for employment effective June 15, 2025 and beyond.
Position duration:
Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Reappointment is contingent upon performance and availability of funding.
Application Window Open date:
May 12, 2025
Most recent review date:
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date; those received after the review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description Assistant Professor Jacqueline Kimmey in the Department of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for a laboratory specialist. Under the direction of Professor Kimmey, the selected candidate will assist with research projects focused on understanding the interactions between circadian rhythms, innate immunity, and bacterial pathogenesis. A major duty will include work in the zebrafish facility at UCSC (monitoring water quality, feeding, overseeing breeding, raising larvae) — applicants must be willing to work with live zebrafish.
The specialist may also perform lab management duties, such as ordering supplies, making buffers and reagents, and ensuring compliance with lab policies and biosafety (EHS) regulations. The candidate will be expected to perform basic wet lab experiments such as tissue culture, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, and may include animal studies in mice or zebrafish. The position will require the incumbent to follow verbal and written directions, keep organized records, and communicate and collaborate with the lab’s team of students, faculty, and staff.
The selected candidate’s appointed rank salary, research activities, and the level of independence they must perform will be contingent on the candidate’s earned degree and prior experience. See CAPM 603.300 Specialist Series, section D. Qualifications for each rank.
Applicants with one or more of the following preferred areas of expertise are encouraged to apply: research experience with circadian biology, cell signaling, innate immunity, murine or zebrafish models, bacterial or eukaryotic genetics.
Notice: Although all individuals can safely work in the lab, this lab utilizes pathogenic bacteria which pose an increased risk to immunocompromised individuals.
The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.
Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at the time the application is submitted)
Baccalaureate degree or higher (or foreign equivalent degree) in biology/biological sciences, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, cell/molecular biology, immunology, molecular genetics, or a related field. See CAPM 603.300 for higher ranks. It is anticipated that the degree requirements will be completed no later than June 30, 2025.
Demonstrated experience with molecular biology wet-lab techniques, such as nucleic acid isolation, PCR, cell culture, bacterial culture and quantification, western blotting, flow cytometry and/or microscopy.
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae with publications list including DOIs/URLs
Cover Letter describing relevant background, research experience and interest in this position
Statement of Research (optional but recommended for applicants with a graduate degree)
Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. References will submit directly to the UC Recruit System. See confidentiality statements for details.
Apply link:
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01905
Help contact:
jkimmey@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz 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, or other protected categories. The institution maintains nondiscrimination and accommodation policies and is committed to affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts as a Federal and State contractor.
Job location: Santa Cruz, CA
To apply, visit recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01905
#J-18808-Ljbffr