Lab Assistant - HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine (2 of 3)

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant will work under direct supervision of post-doctoral scholars and research technicians to perform preclinical therapeutic research using rabbit and chinchilla infection models.

• Monitor infected rabbits and chinchillas to identify signs of disease progression and report to supervisors.
• Assist in treating rabbits with experimental agents.
• Assist in rabbit and chinchilla necropsy and processing of organs.

About the division

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. Based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983.

The Division consists of approximately 38 faculty members, 14 fellows/postdoctoral scholars, and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million.

Requirements

• High school graduation and one year of laboratory experience, or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical, or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Direct handling of laboratory chinchillas or rabbits (preferred).

Skills

• Related experience in chinchilla or rabbit laboratory work (preferred).
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills to accommodate changing research priorities.
• Some prior experience performing nucleic extraction and preparing protein lysates (preferred).
• Organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication with supervisors.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently to meet deadlines following standard protocols established by supervisors.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

UCSF is committed to equity—both in how we deliver care and in our workforce. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence (PRIDE values).

Salary placement within the range is dependent on work experience and internal equity. For represented positions, placement is guided by collective bargaining agreements. Learn more about UCSF benefits and total compensation.