Lee Lab - Junior or Assistant Specialist

About the role

A specialist opportunity in flow cytometry and immunology research is available at the University of California, San Francisco in the Lee Laboratory. The Lee Lab focuses on cancer immunotherapy, including discovering new immunotherapy resistance pathways and testing new treatments to overcome these mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Support the lab in using multiparameter flow cytometry, high-throughput RNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, and other cutting-edge techniques with clinical sample analysis.
• Develop novel animal models to conduct mechanistic studies with parallel patient sample analysis.
• Test preclinical innovative immunotherapy strategies with CAR T cells, stereotactic radiation, and mouse metastasis surgery.
• Assist with flow cytometry, clinical and preclinical specimen reception/preparation for cytometry, T cell culture, mouse research colony handling, molecular biology (RT-PCR, CRISPR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, transfections, DNA/RNA extraction for transcriptomic studies, chip arrays, cellular culture/screens, etc.), flow cytometry data analysis, and clinical tissue procurement and processing for the studies.

Requirements

• Junior - Specialists must possess (or in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in biology, immunology, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, computational biology, or a related quantitative/scientific discipline or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant - Specialists must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree in biology, immunology, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, computational biology, or a related quantitative/scientific discipline with 3 or more years of research experience.

Qualifications

• Junior - Must have completed a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field.
• Assistant - Must have completed a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field with 3 or more years of research experience.

Skills

• Experience with flow cytometry, clinical and preclinical specimen preparation, cell sorting, 10X RNA seq, cell culture, and preclinical mouse research (including surgical procedures).
• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as RT-PCR, CRISPR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, transfections, DNA/RNA extraction for transcriptomic studies, chip arrays, cellular culture/screens.
• Ability to analyze flow cytometry data.
• Experience with clinical tissue procurement and processing.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,700. Final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,700.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be discussed during the interview process.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• 2-4 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.