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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Salary: $34,680 to 40,116/year

JOB SUMMARY:

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Junior Specialist  Assistant Specialist
The University of California invites applications for a Junior or
Assistant Specialist in the Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry under the direction of Assistant Professor Roger
Linington. The candidate will participate in research on the
application of marine microbial natural products chemistry to
neglected infectious disease drug discovery in collaboration with
three Indonesian institutions. This position is focused on the
exploration of microbial secondary metabolites as leads for
infectious disease treatments, and on training collaboration
scientists in marine biotechnology techniques both in the US and
Indonesia.
RANK Junior Specialist I  Assistant Specialist I
SALARY  $34,680 - $40,116, commensurate with qualifications
and experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Chemistry,
Microbiology, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years
experience working in a chemistry laboratory. Strong experience
in mass spectrometry, laboratory techniques including solid
phase extraction, and excellent written and verbal
communication skills are required. Proficiency with Agilent
ChemStation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft
PowerPoint. Good organizational, time management and problem
solving skills. The abilities to perform tasks in an organized,
methodical and analytical manner learn and apply a variety of
new techniques work accurately with interruptions and to meet
deadlines work well independently and as part of a research
team interact effectively with a diverse group of faculty,
international collaborators, staff, students and demonstrate
flexibility, initiative and good judgment.
POSITION AVAILABLE January 1, 2013
TERM OF APPOINTMENT Initial funding of this position is
through July 22, 2013.  Should the hiring unit propose
reappointment, a review to assess performance will be
conducted. In addition, reappointment is contingent upon
availability of funding.
TO APPLY Applicant should email a cover letter, Curriculum Vita
and the names of three references* with mailing and email
addresses to Cayla McEwen at cjewett@ucsc.edu.#8232#8232*All
letters will
be treated as confidential per University of California policy and
California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third
party i.e., dossier service, career center, direct the author to
UCSCs confidentiality statement at
http//apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm
Alternate mailing address #8232Cayla McEwen#8232Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry#8232University of
California#82321156 High
Street#8232Santa Cruz, CA  95064
Please refer to position #T13-10 in all correspondence
#8232CLOSING DATE  Position is open until filled. Initial review
of
applications will begin on November 1, 2012
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to
excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that
welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the
contributions of all students and employees.
#8232#8232  VISIT THE APO WEB SITE AT http//apo.ucsc.edu
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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None Bachelors degree