Junior or Assistant Specialist - Schjerven Lab

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated team-member for a Junior or Assistant Specialist position to join our team. The responsibilities of the positions include providing support to the lab in regard to various general laboratory tasks, and performing research on pre-defined projects. We therefore seek a person who is genuinely interested in research, with strong collaborative skills and teamwork attitude, attention to detail and reliable recordkeeping skills, and that also has the ability to work independently and meet project goals and timelines with minimal supervision within defined tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support and actively take part in ongoing research projects
• Assist with managing day-to-day laboratory operations, including ordering, mouse colony maintenance, laboratory organization, maintenance and inspection

Requirements

• Experience in general laboratory work, including one of the following: Mouse colony maintenance, molecular biology, cell culture/cell biology, flow cytometry, immunological techniques, microscopy, or generation (and analysis) of next generation high throughput sequencing.
• Strong attention to detail and strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in any given work day, and manage time accordingly.
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.

Qualifications

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of relevant research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience culturing mammalian cells, mouse handling and care, flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques.

Benefits

The position is well suited for candidates who are looking for additional experience in a biomedical research laboratory before pursuing graduate school. The Schjerven lab and the UCSF Parnassus community as a whole provide multiple opportunities to enhance academic skills such as scientific presentation and discussion, that will help prepare the candidate for graduate school.

Pay

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$70,700.

Schedule

This is an in-person position at the UCSF Parnassus campus.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• 2-5 references (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

Finalist Requirements

The finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.