Position overview Position title: Asst/Assoc/Project Scientist
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,400 - $120,100.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: May 15, 2023
Position duration: The initial appointment is for one-year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: March 24, 2023
Next review date: Friday, Apr 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Proteomics Manager, Vincent J. Coates Proteomics/Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (P/MSL)
The VJ Coates Proteomics/Mass Spectrometry Laboratory is one of 10 core research facilities operated by the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences at UC Berkeley (QB3-Berkeley). The facility provides proteomics services to UC researchers, including MudPIT chromatography, location of post-translational modifications, high resolution analysis for label free, isobaric,or isotopic relative quantitation. The Proteomics Manager will oversee these services.
Responsibilities:
Assist clients from fields related to molecular biology and biochemistry with experimental design. Provide guidance and feedback to ensure that submitted materials are properly prepared.
Provide expertise in proteomics techniques to a wide audience; communicate current experimental techniques in proteomics to researchers via lab meetings, courses, workshops, seminars, etc.
Prepare and run samples; supervise technicians to assist with sample preparation and analysis.
Management of the facility as a laboratory: equipment maintenance, safety management, purchasing reagents and equipment.
Administrative duties include:
Providing direction and oversight of the facility's budget and business model.
Developing and maintaining clientele for the facility.
Supervising 1-3 technicians.
Development, quality assurance, and implementation of facility methodologies. Coordinate with facility staff and staff in other core facilities to optimize services to researchers.
More about QB3-Berkeley, and QB3-Berkeley core facilities.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. or or equivalent international degree.
Preferred qualifications
PhD or equivalent international degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field
Expertise in protein chemistry and proteomics.
Expertise in protein and peptide chromatography.
Working knowledge of modern techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Knowledge of relevant statistical methods.
Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of high-end scientific equipment, preferably mass spectrometers.
Ability to manage high end computer equipment and software.
Experience supervising scientific staff.
Excellent communications skills.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity ).
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03887
Help contact: n.singh@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments . All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2 , Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment . (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03887
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