Staff Research Associate 3

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82561

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Davis

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Job Summary

The Staff Research Associate 3 will support the UC Davis / NIH NeuroMab Facility by performing advanced antibody development, characterization, and related research tasks under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Generating and analyzing monoclonal antibodies, including quantification of antibody concentrations in complex sample matrices.
• Designing, executing, and interpreting immunological assays such as protein and cell ELISAs, immunoblotting (including large-format strip blots), and immunocytochemistry.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, including fluorescent / luminescent plate readers, blot imaging systems, and microscopes.
• Documenting, organizing, and archiving experimental data accurately and efficiently.
• Expressing and analyzing recombinant proteins produced in mammalian cell lines.
• Supporting laboratory operations, including supervising and training undergraduate lab assistants and assisting with general lab management.

Apply By Date : December 4, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload any required licenses and / or certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

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Department Overview

The Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology is composed of an exceptional community of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and staff. Our mission is to conduct innovative research, provide outstanding service, and offer high-quality education and mentoring in the field of physiology. Collaboration and the pursuit of bold, new ideas are central to achieving this mission.

The department is currently expanding through the recruitment of leading scientists across diverse areas of expertise. This intellectual diversity is essential to fostering paradigm-shifting discoveries that deepen our understanding of biological processes and ultimately contribute to more precise diagnoses and effective disease treatments.

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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 Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan, and our strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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