Job Description

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
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The Mkhikian laboratory aims to develop and apply new approaches to understanding the molecular mechanisms of normal biology and human disease. We are particularly interested in the role of complex carbohydrates (glycans) in regulating biology at the cell surface. Glycans (along with proteins and nucleic acids), are one of the major macromolecules of life. Like proteins and DNA/RNA, glycans are synthesized by combining many small building blocks (monosaccharides) into large molecules. We use cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, and biochemistry tools to explore the role of glycans in the context of the immune system. We are also interested in developing new tools to tackle open glycobiology questions.

The Mkhikian lab is interested in understanding how glycosylation impacts human diseases. We focus primarily on the immune system and use techniques such as PCR, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry. We use mammalian cell lines and primary mouse and human immune cells as model systems. Under supervision the incumbent will help in maintaining our transgenic mouse lines, preparing reagents, routine data analysis, laboratory and equipment maintenance, order supplies, organizing, and managing lab spaces and materials; and performing other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions
• Ability to record results and maintain an organized, legible lab notebook
• Skill to pipet accurately
• Ability to use computers
• Knowledge and operation of routine lab equipment
• Undergraduate level knowledge of biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience laboratory experience

Preferred:

• Mammalian cell culture experience
• Immunology experience
• Flow cytometry experience
• Proteomic processing experience

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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The University of California, Irvine 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.
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UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

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