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Li Lab – Junior or Assistant Specialist – Experimentalist

Application Window

Open date: April 24, 2024

Next review date: Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Li Lab – Junior or Assistant Specialist – Experimentalist
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
UC San Francisco

The Li Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at UCSF has a job opening as Junior or Assistant Specialist. The duty of the experimentalist is to support our research effort on cellular rejuvenation through transcriptional reprogramming and anti-aging drug screening, by performing various cell and molecular biology experiments.

Required Qualifications:

  • For the Junior rank, baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in genetic, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry or related fields or at least four years of research experience.
  • For the Assistant rank, master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in genetic, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry or related fields or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
  • Hands-on experience with cell culture and a broad range of molecular biology techniques.
  • Experience with microscopy and flow cytometry.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow complex protocols.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300-$65,900.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05063 with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2 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