San Diego Supercomputer Center · 22 hours ago
Research Associate - 138292
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30.32/hr - $48.78/hrThe San Diego Supercomputer Center is part of the University of California, San Diego, focusing on research and innovation in medicine. The Research Associate will assist in laboratory tasks such as blood cell isolation and tissue culture, while ensuring proper sample storage and contributing to the organization of the lab environment.
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Responsibilities
Assist in a variety of laboratory tasks, including blood cell isolation, tissue culture, biorepository inventory management, and proper sample storage for clinical studies performed in the lab
Using cell culture techniques, culture and maintain cells in vitro, expose these cells to human serum, and analyze mitochondrial activity by respirometry
Independently responsible for receiving human blood samples and carrying appropriate methods specified by clinical study protocols for cell analysis
Contributing to maintaining an organized laboratory environment, including preparing reagents, and ensuring proper disposal of waste
Assist in reviewing and refining protocols, updating documentation, and preparing data for presentations or publications
Other duties assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Theoretical knowledge of cell biology and mitochondrial function as typically attained through a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience
Knowledge of cell-based assays pertaining to investigation of cell identity and function
Demonstrated experience performing standard tissue culture including sterile techniques, sub culturing, and cryopreservation
Demonstrated experience performing and willingness to handle human blood and/or blood products, and other tissue specimen for deep processing
Ability to follow UCSD Safety and Hazardous Materials guidelines. Ability and willingness to work with hazardous/biohazardous materials
Excellent organizational skills to organize records/data and maintain confidentiality
Ability to work under supervision and independently on projects with a variety of personalities
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in coulter counter operation
Demonstrated experience in maintaining well-organized and thorough records
Basic computer and statistics skills
Company
San Diego Supercomputer Center
SDSC enables science and engineering discoveries through advances in computational science and data-intensive, high-performance computing.
Founded in 1985
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
National Science Foundation
2024-12-05Grant
Leadership Team
Ilkay Altintas
Division Director, Cyberinfrastructure and Convergence Research and Education
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