Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $194,800. See Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year, Exempt and Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year, Non-Exempt.
Application Window
Open date: July 14, 2025
Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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
The Shi Lab is seeking a highly motivated person(s) with a background in biomedical sciences to join our collaborative research team. This hands-on research opportunity is ideal for candidates planning to apply to medical school who are eager to strengthen their resumes with real-world lab experience and co-authorship on publications, or if you already have hands-on experience in tissue sample analysis. Key Responsibilities
You will be expected to learn and master the following responsibilities, with the goal of performing them independently over time:
* Process frozen, fixed, and FFPE tissue samples for downstream molecular and proteomic analysis
* Perform immunofluorescence (IF) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and imaging with increasing precision and autonomy
* Prepare biological samples for mass spectrometry
* Contribute to data collection and protocol optimization alongside experienced scientists
* Maintain accurate lab notebooks, sample records, and basic inventory
* Collaborate with the scientific team on multi-omics projects Lab: https://www.shilab.bio.uci.edu/ Requirements
Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience. Assistant Specialists - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess expertise consistent with four (4) to six (6) years of training and/or experience in the relevant specialization. Appropriate qualifications for appointees at this rank would include possession of a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, or possession of a relevant baccalaureate degree plus three (3) or more years of research experience. Preferred Qualifications
Recent graduate or bachelor-level candidate in biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, or related fields
* Able to follow experimental protocols with care and document procedures accurately
* Strong interest in clinical research, precision medicine, or translational science
* Excellent team player who thrives in a collaborative academic environment
* Proficiency in IF, IHC, and/or other tissue-based assays
* Experience with sample preparation for mass spectrometry or involvement in multi-omics research is desirable
* An oncology or Neuroscience background is desirable
* Candidates with lab experience are preferred
* Highly organized, reliable, and able to follow complex protocols with precision
* Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment Why join us
* Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art proteomic workflows
* Opportunity to co-author publications in top biomedical journals
* Exposure to clinical collaborators and physician-scientists, building professional networks
* A meaningful role in research projects focused on diagnostics, biomarker discovery and multi-omics
* Working on cutting-edge single-cell proteomics and multiomics techniques, building a skillset that is highly transferable and in demand across both academia and industry
* Contributing to real-world impact in areas like diagnostics, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic development
* Be part of a tight-knit, supportive team with ample opportunities for growth as we scale Lab: https://www.shilab.bio.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Accepting all applicants.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09708
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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Job location
Irvine, CA
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University of California - Irvine
Jul 14, 2025