General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 1 | Working Title | Lab Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009605 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Biochemistry - D01045 | Department Head | Jingsong Zhang |
| Supervisor | Maria Ninova | Effective Date | 12/01/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Ninova Lab at the Department of Biochemistry, UC Riverside, is seeking a laboratory assistant. Under the supervision of the PI (Dr Maria Ninova), the individual will participate in ongoing projects in the lab focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of chromatin regulation in Drosophila, and assist with general lab operations and maintenance. More details about the research in Ninova lab can be found at http://ninovalab.org. A highly motivated individual will have the opportunity to develop independent research projects and author publications in addition to providing support for other lab members. Recent graduates are encouraged to also include an academic transcript. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Prior lab experience in standard molecular biology methods such as PCR and cloning | Preferred |
| Experience with Drosophila is a plus but is not required | Preferred |
License Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Perform routine procedures such as cloning and genotyping | 60 |
| Prepare fly food and maintain fly collection | 15 |
| Prepare standardized media, reagents and solutions | 10 |
| Keep the laboratory clean and organized | 5 |
| Clean and decontaminate glassware | 5 |
| Prepare cell media and maintain cell | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Strong organizational and time-management skills | Required |
| Proficiency in preparing complex solutions including calculating concentrations | Preferred |
| Understanding of Mendelian genetics | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |