UC Davis Health Informatics
Staff Research Associate 1
UC Davis Health Informatics, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Staff Research Associate 1 (SRA 1)
The Staff Research Associate 1 (SRA 1) will be an integral member of the research team in the Department of Pediatrics, supporting large animal model research studies led by Dr. Satyan Lakshminrusimha at the Surgical Research Facility (SRF) on the Davis campus. The lab focuses on preclinical models of birth asphyxia and neonatal resuscitation techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare for and assist in in‑vivo fetal and neonatal lamb experiments, including surgical setup, equipment sterilization, and coordination with surgical staff.
Support anesthetic induction and general anesthesia monitoring during surgeries.
Collect and analyze serial blood gases and biological samples, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
Assist with tissue harvesting and processing post‑mortem.
Perform data acquisition and analysis, including Biopac software extraction and interpretation.
Maintain and repair laboratory and PI‑owned equipment.
Manage inventory, supplies, and general lab organization across both Davis and Sacramento campuses.
Assist in the development of new experimental protocols and ensure compliance with research and animal care standards.
Act as a liaison between the Principal Investigators and the SRF animal surgical staff.
Contribute to lab meetings, manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and collaborative research efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working in a laboratory setting and with laboratory organization.
Experience with post‑mortem tissue sectioning or tissue harvest, and cryogenic freezing.
Experience in animal‑related research involving in vivo experiments.
Experience with restraint, percutaneous IV catheter placement, anesthetic induction, intubation, monitoring, and euthanasia procedures in sheep.
Basic knowledge of fetal blood circulation and lung disease.
Knowledgeable in basic lung, brain, and heart anatomy, and must be able to identify, harvest, and section these organs on sheep.
Familiar with blood gas analysis and use of Radiometer brand analyzers, as well as blood processing (centrifugation, aliquoting).
Must be an effective communicator and a team player.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Animal Science, Molecular Biology, or other scientific field.
Customer service experience.
Experience assisting in fetal lamb resuscitation.
Application Deadline Apply by October 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Salary and Benefits Hourly salary range: $26.52 – $31.64 per hour. Full‑time, hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote work). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, educational reimbursement, and more. For complete benefits details, see the UC Davis benefits summary.
Equal Opportunity Employer UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
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Key Responsibilities
Prepare for and assist in in‑vivo fetal and neonatal lamb experiments, including surgical setup, equipment sterilization, and coordination with surgical staff.
Support anesthetic induction and general anesthesia monitoring during surgeries.
Collect and analyze serial blood gases and biological samples, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
Assist with tissue harvesting and processing post‑mortem.
Perform data acquisition and analysis, including Biopac software extraction and interpretation.
Maintain and repair laboratory and PI‑owned equipment.
Manage inventory, supplies, and general lab organization across both Davis and Sacramento campuses.
Assist in the development of new experimental protocols and ensure compliance with research and animal care standards.
Act as a liaison between the Principal Investigators and the SRF animal surgical staff.
Contribute to lab meetings, manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and collaborative research efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working in a laboratory setting and with laboratory organization.
Experience with post‑mortem tissue sectioning or tissue harvest, and cryogenic freezing.
Experience in animal‑related research involving in vivo experiments.
Experience with restraint, percutaneous IV catheter placement, anesthetic induction, intubation, monitoring, and euthanasia procedures in sheep.
Basic knowledge of fetal blood circulation and lung disease.
Knowledgeable in basic lung, brain, and heart anatomy, and must be able to identify, harvest, and section these organs on sheep.
Familiar with blood gas analysis and use of Radiometer brand analyzers, as well as blood processing (centrifugation, aliquoting).
Must be an effective communicator and a team player.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Animal Science, Molecular Biology, or other scientific field.
Customer service experience.
Experience assisting in fetal lamb resuscitation.
Application Deadline Apply by October 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Salary and Benefits Hourly salary range: $26.52 – $31.64 per hour. Full‑time, hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote work). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, educational reimbursement, and more. For complete benefits details, see the UC Davis benefits summary.
Equal Opportunity Employer UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
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