Junior/Assistant Specialist- Weiss Lab

The Weiss Lab at the Helen Diller Family Cancer Center at UCSF is seeking a talented, motivated, and energetic individual looking to gain experience in academic research in a dynamic and diverse lab environment. Specifically, we are seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist who will join a team of scientists using mouse and cell-based model systems to understand the mechanisms by which proto-oncogenes create immunosuppressive tumor microenvironments in pediatric tumors. Candidates will perform molecular biology techniques, assist in culturing and analyzing cancer cells, and analyze RNA and protein expression using qPCR analysis, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry and Western blotting. The specialist will also work with mice, performing surgery and drug treatments. Candidates will have the opportunity to present at lab meetings, career development seminars and conferences, earn authorships on publications where they contribute data, and will assist in lab management duties. This is an ideal position to gain experience in both basic science and translational research and is suited for those who have a desire to pursue an advanced degree in the biological sciences or medicine.

The Weiss lab is a collaborative environment where individuals from all stages of scientific training learn from one another, including scientists and clinician-scientists who aim to translate basic discoveries into new therapies for pediatric patients impacted by high-risk nervous system tumors. This specialist will work directly with a post-doctoral scholar, who will serve as a direct scientific and career mentor.

Required Qualifications:

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience
• Assistant Specialist - Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience
• Knowledge and/or experience with basic cell and molecular biology protocols
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment
• Candidate's CV or cover letter must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with culturing mammalian cells
• Prior experience with handling mice
• Prior experience with high dimensional flow cytometry

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05349, with a CV, cover letter, and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.