Staff Research Associate

Payroll Title: Staff Research Associate 2

Job Code: 009612

Job Open Date: 10/10/2024

Application Review Begins: 10/25/2024; open until filled

Department Code (Name): CHEM (CHEMISTRY DEPT)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): RX (Research Professionals)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,260.89 to $65,264.73/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $60,260.89 to $96,945.44/yr.

Work Location: CHEM 4245

Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

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For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Uses Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Ion Mobility based Mass Spectrometry (IMS-MS) to test the efficiency of molecular agents in inhibiting the assemble of core peptides of the protein alpha synuclein responsible for Parkinson's disease. Also engages in accurate sample preparation and interpretation of the data. Oversees and trains undergraduate students in both experiment and data analysis for the project.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Ion Mobility based Mass Spectrometry (IMS-MS).
• Ability to quantify, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to prepare accurate samples for testing.
• Bachelors of Science Degree or equivalent experience and / or training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years related experience.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 50% Molecular agents efficiency testing - Uses Atomic Force Microscopy and Ion Mobility based Mass Spectrometry to test the efficiency of molecular agents under the supervision of the PI.
• 25% Sample preparation - Accurately prepares samples for testing under the general guidance of the PI. Supervises and trains undergraduates in the lab on accurate sample preparation.
• 25% Data interpretation - Interprets data resulting from AFM and IMS-MS testing.

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