Junior Specialist - Ho Lab

About the role

The Dr. Winson Ho Lab in the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Tumor Center at University of California, San Francisco is seeking applications for a Junior Specialist. Our lab focuses on identifying the molecular mechanisms driving immunosuppression and evasion in the brain tumor microenvironment, such as the biology of tumor-associated macrophages and microglia. The candidate will apply cutting-edge approaches in cancer immunology research to develop immunotherapies for brain tumors. The selected candidate will contribute to a team performing laboratory and investigative procedures, including immunology-based assays, molecular cloning, cell culture, qPCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and animal work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing various investigative procedures and operating a variety of instruments and other scientific equipment after training.
• Immune and cancer cell-based co-culture assays.
• CRISPR gene modification technology for immune and cancer cell lines. Lentivirus and retrovirus plasmids design and virus transduction.
• Animal work in vivo studies such as intracranial injection, mice breeding colony maintenance, isolate brain tumor tissue for further analysis.
• Collect, record, organize and verify the accuracy of data; perform calculations and prepare charts, graphs and reports. May use software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and test reports.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field by the time of hire.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Ability to communicate verbally well.
• Ability to draft routine reports and keep accurate records of work performed.
• Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expertise.
• Able to learn complex tasks with general instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Immunology and bioinformatics is preferable.

Salary Range

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• 3 required (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.

PRIDE Values and Principles of Community

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.