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Assistant Specialist

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Position description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA seeks applications for an Assistant Specialist in the Biochemistry Instrumentation facility.

The Biochemistry Instrumentation facility provides the UCLA biochemistry research community with easy access to sophisticated instrumentation for the characterization of biological macromolecules and their interactions. The Assistant Specialist will be responsible for the training and assistance in the use of technical equipment including a Microcal iTC-200 Isothermal Titration Calorimeter, a ForteBio BLItz (which uses Bio-layer interferometry to measure bimolecular interactions), A Bio-Rad CFX Connect quantitative PCR system, a Tecan Infinite M1000 Plate reader, and a SEC-MALS system (consisting of a GE AKTA chromatography system with a Wyatt miniDawn TREOS multiangle light scattering detector in tandem with an Optilab T-rEX differential refractometer). The Assistant Specialist will maintain the equipment and provide expertise in its use and operation. In order to effectively run this facility, the help of a senior scientist is absolutely necessary.

The Assistant Specialist will also be responsible for supervising graduate students and junior postdoctoral fellows working in this area. Candidates should have a minimum of a Masters of Science in chemistry and expertise in operating and training students and staff in the use and analyses of results obtained with the equipment.

The Assistant Specialist will report directly to the faculty directors of the facility, and will work in concert with the lab manager of the facility. The successful candidate is expected to have working knowledge of all laboratory SOPs and other safety procedures, and to work with the PI and the group safety officer to maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Candidates should provide a cover letter including description of background and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and should arrange for 3 letters of reference to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The University of California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter - include description of background and qualifications

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

Job location

Los Angeles, CA