Staff Research Associate III (9611C), Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology
University of California
- Berkeley, CA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Analyze biologic samples by mass spectrometry.
- Perform standard repetitive laboratory procedures at the full operational level for metabolic physiology research, particularly stable isotope measurements by mass spectrometry including qualitative and quantitative analyses of unknowns, using standard methods and developing modifications of standard methods to meet special needs..
- Perform non-standard laboratory procedures requiring ingenuity, resourcefulness, and adaptability to special and changing needs of research in the specialized field of metabolic physiology, particularly stable isotope measurements by mass spectrometry.
- Maintain complex instruments in working condition.
- Oversee regulatory aspects of the laboratory.
- Manage data and record keeping.
- Strong experience with mass spectrometric techniques and instruments, particularly gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and quantitative analysis after stable isotope labeling and trouble-shooting and managing the instruments and insuring proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Familiarity with mathematical algorithms and calculations for kinetic labeling experiments with stable isotopes in humans and pre-clinical model systems.
- Biochemical laboratory skills.
- Experience with data management, graphics usage, maintenance of files, and sample logistics.
- Experience training students and supervising technical staff as this position will be assigned management responsibility for a small laboratory unit, with at least one Staff Research Associate I or a group of lower-level laboratory employees such as Laboratory Assistants, Animal Technicians, undergraduate volunteers, etc.
- Data analysis and interpretation experience.
- Capability to learn and manage new administrative responsibilities with outside entities.
- Regulatory experience in academic laboratories (chemical inventory, biohazards, animal use, etc.).
- Bachelor's of Arts/Science or Master's in a scientific field and/or equivalent of education/training.
- This is a 50%, part-time (20 hours per week), career position that is eligible for UC benefits.
- This position is non-exempt and paid biweekly.