Junior Specialist- Lab Research Support 2025-2026

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 at Step 1 or $58,600 at Step 2

Junior Specialist

NEX : A reasonable estimate for this position is $26.35 / hr at Step 1 or $28.07 / hr at step 2

Application Window

Open date : July 1, 2025

Most recent review date : Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 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 : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Jr. Specialist Position - LAB RESEARCH SUPPORT - 2025 - 2026

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Davis invites applications for multiple qualified Junior Specialists for research support. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on basic science research. The successful candidates will also participate in research laboratory support including; assisting with various research projects, organizing and maintaining lab supplies, research documentation searches and working with volunteers and students. The appointees will work under the supervision of one of our many Researchers.

General responsibilities may include :

RESEARCH (80%) :

• Develop, perform, and contribute to translational and basic science research projects
• Manage datasets, records, and research documentation
• Educate students and mentor students in the laboratory as required
• Prepare laboratory orders and maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies
• Participate in the writing and preparing of manuscripts and research publications

Writing, and editing various grant proposals including grant renewal applications

Contribute to translational and basic science research projects

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (10%) :

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10%) :

Department : https : / / health.ucdavis.edu / surgery /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Knowledge of basic molecular / cell biology techniques and terminology

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology or a related discipline

Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form .

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF06972

Help contact : keguinan@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.

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Job location

Sacramento, CA