Staff Research Associate

ObGyn-CRS-Core

Full Time

76161BR

Job Summary

The purpose of the Staff Research Associate position is to assist with projects in the Robinson Lab related to the areas of toxicology, developmental biology, functional genomics, and environmental health. Primary laboratory duties will include: 1) supporting postdocs and lab personnel; 2) performing lab experiments using standardized protocols to culture and expose cell/tissue embryo models to compounds; 3) conducting molecular, cellular, genetic, functional and morphological assays using human/rodent biomaterials; 4) extracting, sorting and summarizing public datasets; and 5) supporting the general organization and maintenance of the lab. The incumbent may have opportunities to learn additional skills such as animal handling and colony management, transcriptomic and proteomic analysis, tissue sectioning and/or immunofluorescence and assist in other ongoing projects.

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Department Description

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob/Gyn & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine (SOM), engaged in clinical, research, and training activities at the Parnassus, Mt. Zion and San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) campuses, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area, with an annual operating budget of $149 million and the new Betty Irene Moore Women’s Hospital at Mission Bay. The OBGYN Department has 102 full-time faculty, 136 other academic appointees, 39 post-doctoral fellows, 20 clinical fellows, 36 residents, 136 voluntary clinical faculty, and 266 staff. The mission of the UCSF Department of OBGYN & Reproductive Sciences is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in Patient Care, Scientific Discovery, Education, Advocacy. “Leading the way in women’s health.”

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some lab experience (which may be acquired in school and/or training).
• Experience with stem cell culture or equivalent (which may be acquired in school and/or training).
• Experience with molecular and/or cellular assays (which may be acquired in school and/or training).
• Experience working with human blood and/or tissues (which may be acquired in school and/or training).
• Experience with laboratory operations and biosafety (which may be acquired in school and/or training).
• Computer software skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and summarize literature and present data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Cooperative attitude and works well in team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with methods of statistical analysis (which may be acquired in school and/or training).
• Experience curating and organizing large datasets (which may be acquired in school and/or training).
• Experience working with rodents or other animal model organisms (which may be acquired in school and/or training).

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

009613 SRA 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm