What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stem Cell Research Technician - 139782 position at UC San Diego Health?
Payroll Title
SRA 1
Department
PEDIATRICS/Genetics
Hiring Pay Scale
$28.69 - $34.22 / Hour
Worksite
La Jolla
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
50%
Union
RX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8-Hour Shifts
#139782 Stem Cell Research Technician
Filing Deadline: Fri 6/5/2026
Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/27/226 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position is currently funded at 50%, with the possibility of expanding to 100% depending on the availability of additional funding.
Description
The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 171 Faculty, 50 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 300 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 57clinical residents and fellows distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.
The Department has undergone significant growth in recent years with a consolidated budget of approximately $106 million including sponsored projects expenditures of approximately $54 million and clinical revenue of over $ 52 million. This expansion of the Department’sresearch and clinical portfolio is expected to continue in the next few years.
The Department’s 18 divisions include Academic General Pediatrics, Child Development & Community Health; Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology; Cardiology; Dermatology; Dysmorphology; Emergency Medicine; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Genetics; Genome Information Sciences; Hospital Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Neonatology; Nephrology; Pharmacology & Drug Discovery; Rehabilitation Medicine; and Respiratory Medicine.
In 2001, physicians and leadership of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Rady Children's, and Children's Specialists of San Diego (CSSD) unified pediatric patient care, research, education and community service programs, creating a university-affiliated children'shealth system to serve the region. Over the past two decades, an extensive list of joint programs has developed, with many physicians and researchers playing a role at both institutions.
This affiliation has consolidated the clinical, teaching, research and public service programs of the UCSD School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics with San Diego's only health care system dedicated to the health and well-being of children. In 2009, this partnership wasfurthered by the creation of Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego, a Medical Foundation, and is now recognized as having global leaders in research, technology, translational medicine, education and clinical excellence.
Under supervision, assists with and performs standard laboratory procedures involving human pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), including the generation of different types of brain cells, brain organoids, and assembloids, as well as other experimental procedures. The incumbent willassist the Principal Investigator (PI) and other laboratory members with ongoing research studies. Studies will include: 1) General growth, expansion, and maintenance of hiPSCs, including differentiation into neurons, microglia, astrocytes, organoids, and assembloids. 2)Genetic manipulation of stem cells using viral vector-mediated silencing or overexpression approaches, as well as CRISPR-based genome engineering techniques. 3) Characterization of resultant phenotypes using molecular, imaging, and multi-electrode array (MEA) techniques.4) Molecular biology and biochemical techniques, including RNA isolation, protein extraction, PCR, qPCR, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting, ELISA, and related assays. The Incumbent will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and maintaining experimental data, as wellas preparing oral and written weekly progress reports. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Annual Full Pay Range: $59,905 - $71,451 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $28.69 - $34.22
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
SRA 1
Department
PEDIATRICS/Genetics
Hiring Pay Scale
$28.69 - $34.22 / Hour
Worksite
La Jolla
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
50%
Union
RX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8-Hour Shifts
#139782 Stem Cell Research Technician
Filing Deadline: Fri 6/5/2026
Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/27/226 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position is currently funded at 50%, with the possibility of expanding to 100% depending on the availability of additional funding.
Description
The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 171 Faculty, 50 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 300 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 57clinical residents and fellows distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.
The Department has undergone significant growth in recent years with a consolidated budget of approximately $106 million including sponsored projects expenditures of approximately $54 million and clinical revenue of over $ 52 million. This expansion of the Department’sresearch and clinical portfolio is expected to continue in the next few years.
The Department’s 18 divisions include Academic General Pediatrics, Child Development & Community Health; Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology; Cardiology; Dermatology; Dysmorphology; Emergency Medicine; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Genetics; Genome Information Sciences; Hospital Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Neonatology; Nephrology; Pharmacology & Drug Discovery; Rehabilitation Medicine; and Respiratory Medicine.
In 2001, physicians and leadership of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Rady Children's, and Children's Specialists of San Diego (CSSD) unified pediatric patient care, research, education and community service programs, creating a university-affiliated children'shealth system to serve the region. Over the past two decades, an extensive list of joint programs has developed, with many physicians and researchers playing a role at both institutions.
This affiliation has consolidated the clinical, teaching, research and public service programs of the UCSD School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics with San Diego's only health care system dedicated to the health and well-being of children. In 2009, this partnership wasfurthered by the creation of Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego, a Medical Foundation, and is now recognized as having global leaders in research, technology, translational medicine, education and clinical excellence.
Under supervision, assists with and performs standard laboratory procedures involving human pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), including the generation of different types of brain cells, brain organoids, and assembloids, as well as other experimental procedures. The incumbent willassist the Principal Investigator (PI) and other laboratory members with ongoing research studies. Studies will include: 1) General growth, expansion, and maintenance of hiPSCs, including differentiation into neurons, microglia, astrocytes, organoids, and assembloids. 2)Genetic manipulation of stem cells using viral vector-mediated silencing or overexpression approaches, as well as CRISPR-based genome engineering techniques. 3) Characterization of resultant phenotypes using molecular, imaging, and multi-electrode array (MEA) techniques.4) Molecular biology and biochemical techniques, including RNA isolation, protein extraction, PCR, qPCR, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting, ELISA, and related assays. The Incumbent will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and maintaining experimental data, as wellas preparing oral and written weekly progress reports. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Theoretical and knowledge in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, stem cell or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in FACS-based and viral transduction assays.
- Demonstrated experience in performing molecular, and cellular biology techniques including PCR, DNA preparation/extraction, gel electrophoresis.
- Capable of performing biochemistry and imaging, including confocal, techniques and demonstrated experience to prepare buffers and solutions, as well as various staining solutions.
- Experience with general lab maintenance including cleaning, stocking supplies.
- Experience with the operation of a personal computer and software application, such as MS Word, Excel, PRISM, and Imaris.
- Ability to follow step based experimental protocols.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, students, faculty and scientists in a multi-cultural lab.
- Ability to prioritize and perform efficiently.
- Skill and ability to keep accurate data.
- Demonstrated ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience in human stem cell-derived models including organoids and microglia and CRISPR/Cas9 mediated genome editing.
- Experience with UCSD policies and procedures and basic safety rules and issues.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
- Willingness to work with animals, viral vectors, and standard hazardous laboratory compounds.
- Willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
Annual Full Pay Range: $59,905 - $71,451 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $28.69 - $34.22
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Salary : $59,905 - $71,451