Staff Research Associate I

PEDIATRICS – NEONATOLOGY

Full Time

70379BR

Job Summary

The Piao lab at the Weill Institute for Neuroscience University of California San Francisco is seeking to fill a position as a Staff Research Associate I. We are seeking highly motivated, independent, and organized individuals for a full-time research position. The appropriate candidate will be assisting in research to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying brain development and diseases. The work will be at the University of California San Francisco Parnassus campus briefly before moving to the new Weill building at the Mission Bay campus.

The principal duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participate in ongoing studies of mouse models – The candidate must be comfortable working with laboratory animals and dissecting procedures, after training.  In addition to work with postdoctoral fellows in various histology studies, the candidate will participate in the maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies; perform ear-tagging and tail-clipping, PCR-based genotyping.

Conducting independent research under the guidance of postdoc fellows and PI – The candidate is encouraged to pursue his/her independent research project(s) within the general scope of glial-glial and glial-neuronal interactions in brain development and diseases.

Write and edit manuscripts – The candidate will have amble opportunities in co-authoring original research articles, review papers, book chapters, as well as editing manuscripts and grant applications.

Performs administrative tasks – The candidate will share the administrative tasks with other SRA in the lab, which include ordering, maintenance of lab equipment, and write and manage lab protocols.

Department Description

The UCSF Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education and the clinical care of infants, children and young adults. Our dedicated faculty have earned national and international recognition for their accomplishments and receive millions of dollars annually in extramural research funding to advance care for kids.

Required Qualifications

•       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;
•       Willingness to collect and process human biological samples
•       Knowledge of scientific equipment (centrifuge, pipettes, ultra-low freezers)
•       Good Laboratory Practices training
•       Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
•       Ability to multi-task and prioritize
•       Excellent communication skills
•       Flexible schedule – ability to work evenings and weekends
•       Meticulous record keeping abilities

Preferred Qualifications

•       Experience working with human biological samples
•       Basic knowledge of coding language such as R
•       Experience with immunohistochemistry, cell culture (organoid culture specifically would be useful), and/or flow cytometry.

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, 8:00am – 5:00pm