Junior or Assistant Specialist

Position description

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is now recruiting a Junior or Assistant Specialist. The position of duties will include:

• Work on research related to clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis of drugs and related molecules, primarily in the field of infectious disease (e.g. malaria, HIV, COVID-19). This will include a mix of wet and dry lab work including but not limited to quantification method development and validation, study planning and coordination, clinical sample analysis, and pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic data analysis.
• Contributes to grants, manuscripts, presentations, and other forms of scientific dissemination by performing calculations, preparing figures/tables, and drafting methods.
• Affords assistance in training students, post-doctoral scholars, and other members of the lab in the above techniques.

Require Qualifications

• Junior Specialist- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist- Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of HPLC / LC-MS/MS
• Demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPLC hardware and software and performance analysis and research, design, modification, and implementation of HPLC methods.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences.
• Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad problems related to drug analysis.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.

Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

About the role

The position of duties will include:

• Work on research related to clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis of drugs and related molecules, primarily in the field of infectious disease (e.g. malaria, HIV, COVID-19). This will include a mix of wet and dry lab work including but not limited to quantification method development and validation, study planning and coordination, clinical sample analysis, and pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic data analysis.
• Contributes to grants, manuscripts, presentations, and other forms of scientific dissemination by performing calculations, preparing figures/tables, and drafting methods.
• Affords assistance in training students, post-doctoral scholars, and other members of the lab in the above techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work on research related to clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis of drugs and related molecules, primarily in the field of infectious disease (e.g. malaria, HIV, COVID-19). This will include a mix of wet and dry lab work including but not limited to quantification method development and validation, study planning and coordination, clinical sample analysis, and pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic data analysis.
• Contributes to grants, manuscripts, presentations, and other forms of scientific dissemination by performing calculations, preparing figures/tables, and drafting methods.
• Affords assistance in training students, post-doctoral scholars, and other members of the lab in the above techniques.

Requirements

• Junior Specialist- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist- Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of HPLC / LC-MS/MS
• Demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPLC hardware and software and performance analysis and research, design, modification, and implementation of HPLC methods.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences.
• Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad problems related to drug analysis.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Junior Specialist- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist- Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of HPLC / LC-MS/MS
• Demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPLC hardware and software and performance analysis and research, design, modification, and implementation of HPLC methods.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences.
• Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad problems related to drug analysis.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of HPLC / LC-MS/MS
• Demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPLC hardware and software and performance analysis and research, design, modification, and implementation of HPLC methods.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences.
• Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad problems related to drug analysis.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits

Final date: Wednesday, Apr 21, 2027 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.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05839, with a CV and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$70,700.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• 3 required (contact information only)

About the department

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of pharmacy through research, education, and patient care. We strive to provide high-quality care to our patients and contribute to the advancement of the field of pharmacy.

About the university

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

Application window

• Open date: October 21, 2025
• Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Wednesday, Apr 21, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)