Staff Research Associate

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Full Time

77219BR

Job Summary

The lab does research involving 3D cell culture, molecular biology, optical microscopy and mouse cancer models. Our lab is interested in tissue structure and answering questions such as: How do tissues form during development? How do these structures break down during aging and cancer? How can we engineer tissues for regenerative medicine and disease modeling? Please see the lab website for more details: https://gartnerlab.ucsf.edu/

This Staff Research Associate position provides support to the research investigating early oncogenic events in the mammary gland by assisting and carrying out projects involving mouse husbandry, optical microscopy, single cell analysis, 3D cell culture and organoid maintenance. Also, the position provides support for lab maintenance, organization and ordering. This position is 50% research and 50% general lab maintenance and management.

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Department Description

The Department’s research focuses on understanding fundamental biochemical mechanisms underlying health and diseases, which are key to developing new and more effective diagnostics and medications. The Department’s basic research not only identifies new drug targets for small molecule drugs, it also develops the tools and methods to discover such targets and therapies to more rapidly determine their efficacy and safety at the molecular level thus improving the efficiency of the drug discovery process and potentially leading to improved therapeutics.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of/experience with the basic techniques/methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact productively with lab and campus personnel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge of computer systems and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory/managerial skills
• Experience with working with optical microscopy will be an added advantage

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)

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday, hours TBA