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Neonatology Research Junior Specialist

Position Overview:
The salary range for this position is $53,100 annually at Step 1 or $56,600 annually at Step 2

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, Davis invites applications for one Junior Specialist position in Neonatology.

A Junior Specialist is needed for assistance in lung tissue processing and preparation in an in-vivo models of various perinatology sheep models conducted through the Surgical Research Facility. Primary research work will be conducted at the Center for Health and Technology under the oversight of PIs Dr. Michelle Lim, Dr. Kent Pinkerton and Dr. Satyan Lakshminrusimha. Responsibilities include assistance in maintenance of laboratory supply needs, collection of data following tissue processing, and primary lung (adult and fetal lung tissue) tissue processing, sectioning, embedment and histological assessment. Basic laboratory and background in an animal research work with prior tissue work is preferred along with strong communication skills and adherence to laboratory protocols.

Research (85%):

• This position will require the ability to organize, plan, and execute clinical, collaborative, and benchtop research experiments as well as the ability to generate and analyze high quality data for publication purposes.
  
• Responsibilities
  
• The successful candidate will assist in the collection and processing of biological specimens (i.e., blood, tissue, etc.) and will be responsible for maintaining databases and archives of collected samples).
  
• Additional job responsibilities include compiling and summarizing data in spreadsheets, assisting with scientific manuscript preparation, maintaining research equipment, ordering
  supplies, maintaining clean and safe laboratory environments, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety guidelines and protocols.
  Professional Competence (5%):
  
• Attend and actively participate in laboratory meetings including presentation of data.
  
• Review scholarly literature and identify technical support to learn new techniques and methods required for ongoing or future projects.
  
• Participation in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations.
  University and Public Service (10%):
  
• Incumbent may occasionally liaise with external organizations in the field of intervention, health equity, and/or educational policies.
  
• Along with the PI, the candidate will follow lab safety compliance and general lab upkeep (ordering, monitoring equipment, scheduling, etc.
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  About University of California Davis

  UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.

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