Junior Specialist - Division of Hematology/Oncology
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this Exempt position is $53,100 at Step 1
and $56,600 at Step 2.
A reasonable estimate for Non-Exempt Position is $25.44/hr at Step
1 or $27.11/hr at Step 2 .
Application Window
Open date: December 2, 2024
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
JUNIOR SPECIALIST
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology
Oncology, at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine
is recruiting for a full time Junior Specialist in Translational
Cancer Research.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
The position of Junior Specialist has a narrow focus in a
specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise
(e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment) in the planning
and execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised
of emerging issues and problems and maintains technical competence
in the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined
area and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide
leadership, facilitate teamwork and develop collaborative
relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning
of research and educational programs. The Specialist is evaluated
for merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined
below.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Nicholas
Mitsiades and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in
a diverse environment.
I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (85 % EFFORT)
Nicholas Mitsiades, MD, PhD is a UC Davis Professor of Medicine and
the Chief Translational Officer; Associate Director for
Translational Research of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr Mitsiades' research team conducts cutting edge clinical research
and is responsible for coordinating basic science ancillary studies
for many ongoing studies at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer
Center. Dr. Mitsiades shares laboratory space with Dr Maverakis,
the Director of the UC Davis Immune Monitoring Core, a
state-of-the-art facility equipped with an Illumina MiSeq
sequencer, Eppendorf epMotion 5075t for automated liquid handling,
two 10X Genomics Chromium X Series controllers, a 10X Genomics
Xenium analyzer, and a Bio-Rad Bio-Plex 200 multiplex array system
ready among other instruments. In addition, Dr Maverakis' research
group is funded by numerous groups for the purpose of conducting
basic science. It will be expected that the incumbent in this
position will also perform some duties for Dr. Mitsiades in the
shared lab space.
The incumbent in this position will:
Contribute to translational and basic science research projects
by
* Providing and coordinating clinical studies that may involve
industry sponsored Phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials and
investigator initiated (government-funded) translational
studies.
* Prepare documents for submission to the IRB
* Communicate with sponsors
* Recruit and screen study participants
* Coordinate participant clinical visits, and follow-up care, and
ensure compliance with study protocols
* Assist in all activities related to clinical trials and
translational research.
* Run assays as part of the Immune Monitoring Core and
Maverakis/Mitsiades Lab Research, including but not limited to
multi-plex analyte detection, cell culture, next generation
sequencing, and quantitative real- time PCR.
General Responsibilities:
* Manage datasets, records, and research documentation.
* Educate and mentor volunteer and students in the laboratory as
required. Such as allowing them to shadow you while performing
experiments.
* Establish and maintain animal cell culture lines using sterile
techniques.
* Prepare sterile media/reagents and maintain sterile
facilities.
* Update/modify standard laboratory procedures to fulfill the needs
of each research project.
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10 % EFFORT)
* Participate in appropriate professional/technical groups and
other educational and research organizations. For example, attend
and present at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
GenitoUrinary Innovation Group meetings, attend UC Davis
departmental Grand Rounds, etc.
* Participate in publication of research activities such as
reviewing journal articles and presentation.
* Develop and submit publications including abstracts and
manuscripts.
* Attend and present at local and national research meetings and
conferences, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Genitourinary (ASCO-GU) Cancers Symposium or the American
Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5 % EFFORT)
* Participate in activities of Lab Safety Committee
(Departmental)
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: One year with the possibility to extend to two
years maximum. 100% appointment.
Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files via
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF06845.
QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Brenda Lavell at
blavell@ucdavis.edu.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
* Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent degree) with a major in Biology,
Genetics or a related field
OR
* At least twelve months of relevant experience working in a
research lab.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
* Experience working in a research laboratory or using specific
research methods and techniques in the fields of Oncology or
Molecular Biology.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make
critical decisions, continually learn and grow, quickly and
effectively learning to use new tools and apps, systems and
processes in a continually changing environment.
* Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
* Demonstrated knowledge in lab practices and relevant lab
procedures and safety protocols, regulations and guidelines, plus
maintaining inventory and records.
* Excellent verbal communication skills to effectively and
professionally communicate to internal and external
constituents.
* Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills and
multitasking skills.
* Demonstrated problem solving skills, utilizing available
resources and good judgment.
* Demonstrated ability to understand scientific papers and
theories.
* Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills, including but not
limited to writing summaries, reports, and correspondence using
accurate and professional grammar, spelling and punctuation.
* Accomplished organizational and administrative skills to assume
general assignments and independently follow through to successful
completion.
* Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems/ roadblocks and
associated consequences and take appropriate initiative on behalf
of lab team and PI.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
* Bachelor's degree and/ or equivalent experience, preferably in
biological or physical sciences.
* Demonstrated familiarity with UC Davis laboratory research,
systems and processes.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
(Optional)
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06845
Help contact: blavell@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any
open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled,
"Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of
their application. If an applicant does not include the signed
authorization with the application materials, the application will
be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who
demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse
and inclusive community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. 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.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy,
please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy,
please visit:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as
established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded
by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected
candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to
inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity
of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available
to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion,
and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within
our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our
student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and
service can best be fully realized by members of our academic
community who share our commitment to these values, which are
included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our
strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the
Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of
Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity
Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal
of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific
Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the
Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has
outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan."
There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage
where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and
Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land
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Health, and Campus Safety.
The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in
the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green
Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its
commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for
generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Sacramento, CA
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