Staff Research Associate 2 (SRA 2) - SOM: NEUROLOGY - Sacramento

The Department of Neurology is a clinical, research, and academic department within the UC Davis School of Medicine. The research responsibilities include promotion and support of basic science, translational, and clinical research programs by the faculty members. The clinical responsibilities involve both inpatient and outpatient services. Faculty members provide both clinical and didactic teaching as part of the academic responsibilities of the Department. There are approximately 60 faculty members (PhD and MD) and over 100 staff employees located at three sites (Sacramento, Davis, and Walnut Creek).

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The Staff Research Associate will be expected to enroll in a collaborative research effort using animal models of epilepsy to elucidate mechanisms underlying the development of this disease in order to identify novel targets for epilepsy treatment and prevention. The candidate will perform laboratory functions under the supervision of a Faculty Member including preparation of solutions, molecular biology and histological techniques, cell culture, collection and analysis of data, maintaining and breeding of rodents, monitoring of seizures, and laboratory maintenance (cleaning of glassware, autoclaving, stocking supplies).

Required Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Bachelors degree in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biology, Bioengineering or a related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a research laboratory
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to collaborate with other Research Staff and principal investigators working on related projects.
• Knowledge and understanding best practices to maintain research records
• Understanding and knowledge of Animal Husbandry, animal care and handling

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior training in stereotaxic surgery in rodents
• Ability to perform surgery for implantation of electrodes for EEG recording
• Familiarity with seizure analysis in EEG recordings
• Experience with the fabrication of implants for EEG recording
• Tissue harvesting and sectioning
• Immunohistochemistry and microscopy
• Basic molecular biology techniques (Western blot, PCR)
• Cell culture (primary and immortalized cell lines)

Special Requirements

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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