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Junior Specialist - Bhushan Lab

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Position description

Junior Specialist - Bhushan Lab

The Bhushan Lab at the UCSF Diabetes Center is seeking a lab technician at the Junior Specialist rank. The candidate will provide support for scientists and postdoctoral fellows in the lab. The main focus of our research is to identify and develop new models to study the role of senescence in Diabetes and ageing related diseases. The research is equally divided between in-vivo and in-vitro studies.

The major responsibilities of this position include:
• Mouse colony management (Breeding, Weaning, Genotyping)
• Sectioning and Immunohistochemistry
• Tissue Culture
• Cell Culture
• Lab supplies ordering and maintenance

Required Qualifications:
• Specialists appointed at the junior level must possess a BA or BS degree in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) by the time of hire.
• Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.
• Minimal 8-12 months previous experience in a laboratory.
• Experience with animal handling.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that 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.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF03362.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA