The Department of Surgery is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine and is comprised of 102 full-time faculty members, 220 voluntary faculty members, 20 physicians employed on MSP agreements, 25 doctors employed by the VA or other facilities, 77 accredited and 13 non-accredited trainees and 100 career staff. Activities are organized in 13 sub-specialty divisions. Annual expenditures across the Department total over $66.5M with a global research portfolio of over $19M. The missions of research, education, and patient care are intertwined and are integral to the goals of the department.

As a leader in research and patient care, the UC San Diego Department of Surgery is committed to providing the latest in expert and compassionate treatment, performing leading-edge research, and training the next generation of top surgeons. UC San Diego Health is currently ranked among America's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Assist in managing laboratory operations and provide technical assistance to other lab personnel and perform various in vitro and in vivo experiments. Oversee and maintain laboratory inventory; order and maintain supplies and lab equipment. Serve as laboratory safety manager, implement lab safety protocols, update safety training records, and act as liaison with safety officers from Environment Health & Safety (EH&S).

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, or related field.

• Excellent ability to work with a variety of individuals including faculty, clinicians, staff, and students.

• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing.

• Ability to observe and report problems to supervisor as they arise.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.

• Experience with office equipment and other computers: general lab techniques such as use of pipettes, centrifuges, anesthesia equipment, etc.

• Experience with software programs including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MS-Windows, database, and statistical software.

• Ability to interpret study protocols and coordinate all tasks necessary to assure compliance and completion.

• Experience developing and maintaining record management systems. Strong administrative and organization skills, experience prioritizing assignments when faced with a heavy workload and competing deadlines.

• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology and concepts, and/or of biological science, sufficient to understand the contents of medical research protocols and research processes.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.