Job Description

Payroll Title:
LAB AST 2
Department:
MARINE BIOLOGY
Hiring Pay Scale
$22.03-$23.75/ Hour
Worksite:
SIO
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
TX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

#134282 Marine Invertebrate Technician

Filing Deadline: Fri 2/14/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 02/05/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 02/14/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, independently perform a wide variety of standard repetitive laboratory experimental procedures, coordinating and helping to manage the activities of a diverse marine invertebrates laboratory. Perform routine DNA extraction and amplification from a wide range of preserved and frozen marine invertebrate tissues, amplify regions of the DNA using PCR and prepare and send out the products for sequencing externally. Troubleshoot and check quality of sequences. Conduct evaluation of the DNA sequence data and assess sequence identity. Assemble the sequences using Geneious software, for subsequent phylogenetic and population genetic analyses by academic supervisor. Upload sequences to GenBank. Coordinate with collaborators, organize the sequences and track progress via spreadsheets and databases. Assist in coordinating research efforts of undergraduate and graduate students.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two (2) years of laboratory experience or two (2) years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of invertebrate phyla and classes, particularly Annelida. Experience with marine invertebrate specimen processing.

  • Knowledge of and experience in general lab protocols and lab safety procedures. Skill in the use of laboratory equipment. Experience using microscopes.

  • Background in molecular biological procedures including lab experience. Experience with DNA extractions, specifically with small marine animals.

  • Demonstrated skill in the evaluation and screening of DNA sequence data via BLAST and demonstrated ability to assemble sequence datasets for subsequent phylogenetic and population genetic analyses.

  • Knowledge of phylogenetic and population genetics.

  • Demonstrated skill in the use of sequencing software such as Geneious.

  • Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel.

  • Demonstrated experience in use of computerized literature databases and online library resources.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with formalin and ethanol and other hazardous reagents.

  • Basic knowledge of chemical regulations for safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot effectively when problems arise with PCR amplification or sequencing.

  • Skill in maintaining clear and concise records with strict attention to detail.

  • Ability to carefully follow oral and written instructions.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to interact effectively, using tact and diplomacy, with diverse personalities including academics, staff, student employees and outside vendors.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $45,999 - $54,079 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $22.03 - $25.90

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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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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