Junior Specialist, Paredes Lab

About the role

The Paredes Lab - Neurodevelopment and Disease at the Mission Bay campus at UCSF is looking to appoint a Junior Specialist to conduct research related to the cellular and molecular basis of perinatal human brain development with the overarching goal of understanding the cellular and anatomical architecture that underlie the unique functions of the human brain.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to publishable research through data collection and protocol optimization alongside experienced scientists, which will include collection and processing of human, piglet, and mouse brain samples. • Collection and processing of immunohistochemistry on human, piglet and mouse tissue samples, confocal microcopy to image processed samples, and stereological analysis of relevant samples. • Assist in qualitative studies operations like participant recruitment, collect and process samples and updating data. • Immunostaining: testing of antibodies on our samples and subsequent running of experiments. • Data analysis: quantification and image processing. • Collect brain samples and keep inventory for our lab brain bank. • Coordinate the daily activities, which include participant recruitment, collecting and processing samples, maintaining data, and communicating with study teams for a qualitative arm of a CIRM-funded project.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position or at least four years of research experience. • Familiar with immunohistochemistry and cyrosectioning • Ability to use Microsoft Office • Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology • Communication and Organizational skills • Detail oriented; works with a high level of accuracy Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work independently

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidate’s CV must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.

Application Process

Please apply online at with a CV, cover letter, and contact information only for three references. Applicants’ materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

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)

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.

Salary Range

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

Application Requirements

- Disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed any misconduct.