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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Salary: $49,824 to 59,976/year

JOB SUMMARY:

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Biomolecular Engineering
Immunochemistry/Hybridoma Research Specialist
Applications are invited for an Academic Research Specialist
position within the Department of Biomolecular Engineering
focused on strategies for the prevention and treatment of
serious life threatening diseases including HIV-1 infection and
cancer. Under the direction of the principal investigator, the
selected candidate will be responsible for the production and
immunologic characterization of polyclonal and monoclonal
antibodies, and the analysis of antibody responses to novel
proteins produced by recombinant DNA technology. This
position requires broad laboratory experience in mammalian cell
culture, cancer biology, virology, protein chemistry, and cell
biology. Previous experience in virus neutralization assays,
molecular biology, or protein purification is desirable.
RANK Associate Specialist
SALARY $49,824-$59,976, commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT Initial appointment is for 6 months with
the possibility of extension. Should the hiring unit propose
reappointment, a review to assess performance will be
conducted. In addition, reappointment is contingent upon
availability of appropriate funding.
Minimum Qualifications  A PhD plus two years of postdoctoral
training in a relevant area, or a Bachelors degree plus five years
of relevant post baccalaureate lab experience, is required.  A
high level of hands-on laboratory expertise in the following
techniques are required  production of recombinant proteins by
transient transfection of mammalian cells, purification of
recombinant glycoproteins by affinity chromatography,
monoclonal antibody production, epitope mapping, receptor
binding assays, immunoprecipitation assays, flow cytometry, and
binding assays using surface plasmon resonance. Additional
expertise in the detection of protein expression by gel
electrophoresis, immunoblotting, enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay ELISA, and the preparation of enzyme
and fluorescent antibody conjugates are also required. Excellent
communication and organizational skills are required, including
experience writing scientific reports using standard software
including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.  Experience using
bibliographic software, DNA sequence analysis software, and
statistical software are also required. A demonstrated record of
research accomplishment in cancer biology or HIV biology, as
indicated by authorship/co-authorship of scientific papers
published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, is required.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is
required.
POSITION AVAILABLE  As soon as possible after closing.
TO APPLY Applicants should submit by e-mail a letter of
application addressing your qualifications for the position,
curriculum vitae, a written summary of relevant research
experience, and provide the names and contact information of at
least three references who can provide letters of
recommendation*. In-person interviews will be held at UCSC.
Travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant. Inquiries,
applications and letters may be sent to adurbin@soe.ucsc.edu by
the initial review date of November 12, 2012.
Alternate mailing address
BME Research Specialist Recruitment
c/o Ann Durbin
Baskin School of Engineering
UC Santa Cruz  Mail Stop SOE2
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Please refer to position #T13-11 in all materials and
correspondence.
CLOSING DATE Position is open until filled. Initial consideration
of applications will begin on November 12, 2012.  Applications
received after the initial review date may not be considered.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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None Doctorate degree