MED-ZSFG-PULM
Full Time
77556BR
Job Summary
The Metcalfe Lab in the UCSF Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Pride Hall is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Associate to work as part of a research team investigating new tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics and drug-resistance. The SRA will be involved in 1) Generating a Mycobacterium tuberculosis deletion mutant and its complements to investigate the impact of specific mutations of bedaquiline resistance, and 2) developing methods for the efficient lysis, DNA extraction, and amplification of Mycobacteria to develop a novel, rapid drug susceptibility testing assays.
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Department Description
The Metcalfe Lab in the UCSF Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, is focused on TB diagnostics and drug resistance, and how leveraging understanding of the fundamental biology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be used for better tuberculosis treatments.
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
- Experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position or an equivalent combination
- Experience with standard microbiology procedures such as media preparation, culturing, DNA extraction, etc.
- Basic molecular biology techniques including PCR and cloning
- Experience working in a BSL-2
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related science and experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position
- Experience working in a BSL-3
- Knowledge of how to handle clinical specimens
- Experience with small animal work
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)
Location
Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm
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