Greenland Lab - Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist

About the role

The UCSF lung transplant research lab is seeking a specialist-series with experience in immunology or molecular biology to participate in several ongoing projects. The incumbent will work with a large and sophisticated bio repository and perform experiments to understand how inflammation and aging affect the transplanted lung. A primary role in manuscript preparation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Processing bronchoalveolar lavage, tissue and/or blood specimens.
• Performing protein quantification assays and multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Collection and analysis of patient medical records for research purposes.
• Lab administration and management.
• New techniques and protocols will be initiated as required for the execution of the research project.

Requirements

• The position requires the ability to perform experiments independently and in cooperation with collaborators, discuss and analyze data with collaborators and research supervisors, and perform other duties as assigned.
• This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to cutting-edge translational research and clinical medicine.

Qualifications

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) with 3 or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Experience in immunology or molecular biology.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Access, Python, R).

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in cell culture.
• Molecular biology.
• Immune cell profiling.
• Next-generation sequencing.
• Immunoassays.
• Biosample management.
• Post-graduate training in field.
• Independent specialized research.
• Lab management experience.