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A Specialist is sought to aide in the conduct of in vivo mouse studies undertaken by the Munster laboratory. These studies seek to evaluate various novel cancer therapeutic approaches against solid tumors employing different models including cell line xenograft, patient derived xenograft, chemically induced, and GEM tumor models in both immunodeficient and immunoproficient mice. Experiments include single and combined armed efficacy studies, pharmacokinetic/tissue biodistribution studies, and establishment of novel patient derived xenograft models from tumor tissue obtained from ongoing clinical trials. Depending on the experience of the candidate, the primary responsibility of the Specialist will be to either run themselves or aide in the the running of mouse studies. Specific tasks include tumor cell line and patient derived tumor tissue implantation, subcutaneously and/or orthotopically, tumor measurement by calipers, therapeutic dosing (e.g., IP, oral gavage, subcutaneous, tumor device implantation), ear tagging, animal weighing, well being assessment and charting, euthanasia, and blood/solid tissue harvesting. The candidate Specialist will maintain a lab notebook of all scientific activity, be receptive to direction from various laboratory personnel including post-doctoral scholars, scientists, and the PI, learning and applying new scientific techniques and processes, be prepared to present work to the laboratory and PI during meetings, and adhere to laboratory and UCSF regulations.

Required qualifications:
• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, social science research methods, or creative activities).
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Specialists appointed at the full rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• The candidate must have at least 1 year prior experience working with rodents.
• The candidate must be willing to work with mice as their primary responsibility and learn and apply new techniques as needed for various projects.

Preferred qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have experience handling animals and working with rodent tumor models, including therapeutic dosing and tumor growth evaluation. It is further preferred that the candidate have experience with minor surgical procedures including tumor tissue and hormone pellet implantation.

Applicants must meet all required qualifications by the time of hire.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05233. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$188,200.

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.