UC Davis Job Opportunity Staff Research Assoc II . The California Regional Primate Research Center is an Organized Research Unit which conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health-related problems where nonhuman primates are the animal models of choice. In addition to its major efforts in the area of research, the Primate Center is also committed to its missions of teaching and service. The purpose of this position is to provide technical support for studies focusing on fetal congenital illnesses and corrective therapies, where collection, entry, and oversight of data, providing pathology and surgery assistance, processing and storing cell and tissue samples, and conducting laboratory procedures are essential components of the position.
Work is performed independently, under general supervision.
Monitor radioactive and chemical use and maintain required radiation and chemical safety records. Maintain and supervise detailed records of cryopreserved cells, tissues, and other samples. Manage biohazard and organic waste disposal, as needed. Work directly with nonhuman primates. Maintain inventories of supplies specific to experimental requirements, order supplies, and maintain stocks of supplies on a weekly basis, and anticipate future supply needs.