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White Abalone Health and Culture Lead (SRA 2 NEX)

University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Davis
Nov 07, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 82238 Location Davis Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary This position will have research duties under the supervision of UC Davis Academic Administrator Dr. Frederick, director of the White Abalone Captive Breeding Program, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Shellfish Health Laboratory's Dr. Burge. The Staff Research Associate II will develop and conduct basic research on abalone physiology, culturing, and health. They will also serve as the lead for coordinating the health monitoring of white abalone at BML and 10-12 partner institutions. The white abalone is an ESA-listed endangered species that was overfished in the 20th century and is now on the brink of extinction. Outplanting of captively bred animals is the essential method of saving the species. The goal of this position is to contribute to the research that enables successful captive rearing and health maintenance of endangered white abalone as part of recovery efforts for the species. Apply By Date: November 20, 2025 Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Experience with animal care, laboratory equipment maintenance, and/or marine aquaculture and careful laboratory skills and attention to detail Experience interpreting, communicating and applying principles, policies and procedures governing research Experience collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and managing data Experience with various software programs for data management, image analysis, and reporting (e.g. excel, graphing procedures, statistical analysis, ImageJ, PowerPoint, R). Academic background in animal science, science research; or applied technical training in animal laboratory science; or the equivalent combination of education, training, and professional technical experience from which comparable skills can be acquired. Planning, time management, and organizational skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in Marine Science, Ecology, Aquaculture, or a related discipline. Experience spawning and culturing abalone Experience culturing algae, including diatoms or other microalgae Experience with qPCR, DNA extractions, and shellfish health research Experience working in a group or team, and/or experience in a laboratory or animal care facility Experience working with state and/or federal permits Experience preparing reports and delivering presentations Experience conducting independent research Experience in or on the water (e.g., on small boats and/or with freediving or SCUBA) Key Responsibilities 60% - Laboratory Research 20% - Data Collection, Analysis, and Presentation 15% - General Lab Support 5% - Engagement and Public Service Department Overview Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) of the University of California, Davis. Located in Bodega Bay, BML and its surrounding 362-acre Reserve provide research and instructional facilities for resident and campus-based faculty, researchers, and students. Primary research emphasis is on oceanographic influences on marine population; coastal atmospheric chemistry; marine ecology and impacts of non-native species; responses of marine organisms to environmental stress; fish ecology, conservation, and restoration; and coastal terrestrial ecology. About 200 scientists maintain active research and teaching programs, more than 100 graduate students conduct research on the site, and there are about 100 employees under a variety of policies and collective bargaining agreements. In addition, the Laboratory hosts many US and international visiting scientists and hosts conferences and retreats. http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu The position is 100% (Full Time) and is located at UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory in Bodega Bay, CA. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $30.32 - $48.78/hour Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Grade: 108 UC Job Title: SRA 2 NEX Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8-5 Location: Bodega Bay, CA Union Representation: Yes - RX Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here Physical Demands Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Work occasional evenings/nights/weekends/holiday including overtime on short notice to meet operational needs Work outside occasionally Must be able to lift 50lbs Must be able climb step stools and ladders Must be able to work in cramped spaces with wet, uneven flooring Must be able to sit and work for long periods at a computer. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment 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. 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