Junior Specialist (70% appointment)
Position description
The Melanoma Molecular discovery laboratory investigates melanoma, with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic vulnerabilities. Our focus includes the study of oncogenes, tumor suppressors and genomic instability. This Junior Specialist position is a 70% fixed appointment. It offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge genomics approaches and functional studies in a collaborative environment within the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mission Bay and Mt. Zion. The research projects are focused on melanoma disease mechanisms and involve culturing cell lines, quantitating mRNA and protein levels, CRISPR perturbations, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloning. Applicants who intend to participate in research before applying to graduate school are encouraged to apply. The specialist will perform molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, Western blot) and staining techniques for tissues and cells (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, light microscopy, etc).
About the role
The mission of the Department of Dermatology is to be a world leader in the care of patients with skin diseases through outstanding clinical service, education, training, and research.
Responsibilities
- Perform molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, Western blot) and staining techniques for tissues and cells (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, light microscopy, etc).
- Contribute to research projects focused on melanoma disease mechanisms.
- Use artificial intelligence to analyze tissue images.
Requirements
- Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
- Scientific curiosity and a desire to contribute.
- Organizational skills with ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adhere to all campus safety policies.
- Demonstrated motivation and conscientiousness.
- Attention to detail and ability to clearly document experiments.
- Knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
- Previous experience using artificial intelligence to analyze tissue images.
Qualifications
- Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
- Scientific curiosity and a desire to contribute.
- Organizational skills with ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adhere to all campus safety policies.
- Demonstrated motivation and conscientiousness.
- Attention to detail and ability to clearly document experiments.
- Knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
- Previous experience using artificial intelligence to analyze tissue images.
Skills
- Previous laboratory research experience.
Benefits
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$58,600.
Pay
A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$58,600.
Schedule
N/A
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
- Cover Letter
- 3 required (contact information only)
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As a condition of employment, 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.