Staff Research Associate

Updated: Mar 4, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Memory Impair Neuro Disorders

Job Opening ID: 65790
Reports To: Professor and Vice-Chair
Working Title: Staff Research Associate
Department: Memory Impair Neuro Disorders
Bargaining Unit: RX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009613
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
Employee Class: Career
 
Position Summary:
 
UCI MIND is an Organized Research Unit focusing on basic and clinical research in the fields of brain aging and cognitive disorders. Our mission is to discover means to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. UCI MIND is committed to community education with the goals of keeping the community informed of our progress, sharing learnings that can help community members reduce their risk for dementia.
 
Under general supervision in the Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND), the employee will assist in the maintenance of the human brain tissue and biofluids repository and facilitate dissemination of tissues and data for research projects. This position includes assisting in the coordination of the neuropathology core for the Alzheimer disease research center. The duties will include overseeing the intake of tissues (brain and blood), processing tissues for inventory, maintaining inventories and disseminating tissues for research projects. The employee will be responsible for assisting the supervisor with searching the database to identify cases, neuropathology and clinical data for research projects within and outside of UCI. The employee will also provide digital neuropathology slide scanning and help develop quantification protocols. The employee will assist in organizing clinic-pathology conferences. Additional duties include correspondence with researchers, the neuropathology team, agenda development and attendance at meetings, ordering of repository supplies, and assistance in the general operation and maintenance of the laboratory.

 

Total Compensation:

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 .

 
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $25.64 - $25.64 (Hourly Rate). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $25.64 - $30.59 (Hourly Rate).
 
Department Website:

https://mind.uci.edu/
 

Required:
 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, molecular biology, or another related field. 
• Highly motivated and service-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate clearly and tactfully with a broad variety of people both verbally and in writing. 
• Proven ability to function effectively as a team member and follow detailed laboratory directions. 
• Skill to operate Macintosh and PC platform, and skill to use Excel and Filemaker Pro software. Experience with RedCAP is an asset. 
• Skill in maintaining a well-organized and professional workplace and ability to arrange for equipment repairs when necessary. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects in different stages of development at the same time.

 

Preferred:
 

• Knowledge of the basic anatomy of the central nervous system.
• Skill and working knowledge of sectioning tissue with a vibratome and cryostat. 
• Familiarity of immunohistochemical and basic histological techniques.
   

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

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination 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 [email protected]

Share: mail +1 on Google Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn
Apply for this Job