Staff Research Associate

MED-CORE-GAST-GEN

Full Time

77363BR

Job Summary

This position requires a motivated, organized person that can communicate and coordinate well with others and has an interest in learning mucosal immunology, tumor immunology, and cutting-edge systems biology approaches.  The applicant will need previous academic laboratory experience, but training on specific assays and equipment will be provided.  The applicant will need to be comfortable with research on experimental mice. The employee will split time ~25/75 between lab management and experimental assistance.  Assistance with experiments will be coordinated and in collaboration with the principal investigators and experienced lab members, with opportunities to develop the applicant’s own individual project.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

This position requires a motivated, organized person that can communicate and coordinate well with others and has an interest in learning mucosal immunology, tumor immunology, and cutting-edge systems biology approaches. The applicant will need previous academic laboratory experience, but training on specific assays and equipment will be provided. The applicant will need to be comfortable with research on experimental mice. The employee will split time ~25/75 between lab management and experimental assistance. Assistance with experiments will be coordinated and in collaboration with the principal investigators and experienced lab members, with opportunities to develop the applicant’s own individual project.

Required Qualifications

• SRAI: BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SRA II: 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; an/or equivalent experience/training

These apply to both levels:

• Basic related scientific techniques and procedures as learned from academic laboratory experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with molecular biological techniques (DNA and/or RNA extractions, PCR, & quantitative PCR, etc.)
• Experience working with mice

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

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8:30-5