Payroll Title:
SRA 3 Department:
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR MEDICINE Hiring Pay Scale
$75,448 - $90,115 / Year Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
RX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shift, Monday-Friday
#142155 Staff Research Associate, Cellular & Molecular MedFiling Deadline: Fri 11/27/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONThe multi-disciplinary lab within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine explores the roles of RNA biology in regenerative medicine and immune system regulation in cancer and host-pathogen interactions.
Under general supervision, the SRA will be involved in multidisciplinary translational and basic research at the interface of wet-lab science and machine intelligence. The successful candidate will perform experiments, process and analyze multimodal datasets, and help maintain laboratory operations across active research programs.
Provide leadership to students, Postdocs, and lower-level SRAs. Ensure lab safety and maintenance of lab equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMIM QUALIFICATIONS- Theoretical and practical knowledge of bioinformatics as typically attained with an advanced degree (MS or PhD), or an equivalent combination of education experience.
- Experience performing high level experimental tasks.
- Ability to supervise super computer access and operation.
- Experience in coordinated complex projects involving bioinformatics integrating multiple labs.
- Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills to communicate research results and carry out collaborative projects involving multiple groups.
- Perform single-cell/single-nucleus and spatial multiomics workflows (10x Chromium/Visium, snRNA-seq, snATAC-seq, multiome) including nuclei isolation, library prep, and QC.
- Good work habits, including ability to comply with attendance policies, reliability in research and in interactions with peers, supervisors, and subordinates.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to organize a varied workload to meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions.
- Strong knowledge in computational analysis pipelines (PyTorch/TensorFlow, single-cell integration, foundation-model workflows) for disease-state prediction. Analyses involving scRNA/scATA-seq, genomes, mutation/deletion, network modeling.
- Knowledge of Cal-OSHA safety requirements including MSDS's, hazard communication & Injury and Illness Prevention Program; laboratory safety precautions including appropriate clothing and shoes, use of protective items such as gloves and goggles as well as basic first aid procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals.
- Ability to use relevant computer software programs to organize data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Knowledge of UCSD EH&S safety requirements.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
- Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $75,449 - $121,324 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $36.13 - $58.11
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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