Lab Manager

Clinical Pharmacy

Full Time

76443BR

Job Summary

Dr. Winger’s research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of mutations in kinases and applying those findings to improve the care of children and adults with blood diseases and cancer. The posted position is for a scientist who will manage initial laboratory set up, purchasing system set up, equipment purchases, and general laboratory maintenance tasks, as well as carry out basic molecular biology experiments, including PCR, cloning, western blots, cell line generation, and tissue culture-based experiments such as dose-response assays. The person will also be expected to work up, analyze, and present data. This position requires prior research laboratory experience, proficiency in aseptic techniques, and the ability to design and troubleshoot experiments and work with post-docs and graduate students.

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Department Description

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is one of three departments in the School of Pharmacy (SOP) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Three goals of the School are: creating a new framework for drug discovery and development, ensuring that more patients get the best results from their drugs, and shaping the future of pharmacy science, policy, education, and patient care by working in fresh and collaborative ways. Given the Schools Strategic planning, the Department has also met and adopted a mission and vision statement, under which it operates. The mission statement “To advance the precise, safe, and effective use of medications to improve health through excellence and innovation in pharmacy education, in patient care, education, research, and public service,” the vision statement “To change the face of pharmacy through innovations that improve health,” and the core values statement, “Caring, integrity, diversity, collaboration, and excellence.”

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is a multi-faceted department with centers, laboratories, and educational programs with many locations at UCSF (Parnassus, Mission Bay, and ZSFG) and throughout the state. It is home to a number of functional units: California Poison Control System (CPCS), Drug Research Unit (DRU), Medication Outcomes Center (MOC), Program for Outcomes, Pharmaceutical Economics, and Policy Studies (PrOPEPS), and
Translational and Policy Research on Precision Medicine (TRANSPERS).

The department also delivers a substantial portion of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum at UCSF with preceptors and faculty appointments without salary (WOS). The department sponsors a large contingent of WOS faculty for qualified preceptors and educators who support our teaching programs at various sites in California.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Hands-on research experience working with cultured and/or primary cells and carrying out cell-based assays in a research laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in cellular and molecular biology or related field.

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. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009617 SRA 2 NEX

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm