Staff Research Associate (9613C) 75513

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Departmental Overview

The Hurley laboratory is interested in fundamental questions of how the interactions between proteins and membranes determine cell and organelle shape, how these processes contribute to quality control and homeostasis, how protein-membrane interactions turn on and off the signals that control essential cell processes, and how these processes go wrong in disease. The lab carriers out basic structural cell biology research that is driven primarily by cryo-EM and cryo_ET imaging, and also engages in targeted drug discovery driven by biochemical and cell-based assays and facilitated by structural approaches.

This position will contribute to the laboratory's Parkinson's disease drug discovery efforts.

The lab is committed to being an inclusive, positive, and supportive community for all members to achieve their highest potential and to carry out rigorous and exceptional science. We expect all members to contribute to maintaining the special environment in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Recombinant DNA subcloning into plasmid vectors
• Small and large scale preparation of plasmids
• Test and large scale transfection of suspension cell culture
• Cell culture maintenance
• Cell harvesting and lysis
• Protein purification by FPLC and affinity chromatography
• Protein quantitation using fluorescence and SDS-PAGE methods
• Assisting in enzyme assays
• Recording and documenting procedures and data

Required Qualifications

• Understands the operation of lab equipment.
• Ability to independently conducts experiments with minimal supervision or guidance
• One year of laboratory experience (may be concurrent with undergraduate study); or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.52 (Step 1)

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), one-year limited position that is eligible for UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html

Other Information

The automatic conversion to career status, as provided in Section B.2. above, will not occur when:

• The funding for the position is "one time" funding, of eighteen (18) months or less, or
• The employee was hired specifically to work on a short-term project lasting no more than one year.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Misconduct Disclosure

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.

"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:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

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