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The Parent lab at the UCSF Diabetes Center is seeking applicants for a full-time Specialist position at the Junior, Assistant. Associate, or Full rank. Our research is focused on understanding changes in immune tolerance that lead to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic insulin-producing beta cells in type 1 diabetes (T1D). We are combining directed differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into cell types relevant to T1D with genome engineering approaches to model the human disease. We are also developing strategies to produce immune evasive stem cell-derived pancreatic beta cells to accelerate clinical translation of cell therapies to treat diabetes.

The work includes:

• Stem cell tissue culture
• Genome engineering of cells using techniques like TALEN/CRISPR
• Transfection and/or viral infection of mammalian cells
• Analysis of cells by immunohistochemistry, qPCR and flow cytometry
• The candidate is also required to participate in lab organization tasks such as ordering and maintaining lab supplies and equipment
• The candidate will also design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, and make observations and interpret findings.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialist appointed at the Junior rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a BA/BS degree in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field).
• Specialist appointed at the Assistant or Associate rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a MA/MS degree in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field).
• Specialist appointed at the Full rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a Terminal degree in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field).
• Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.
• Applicants must have obtained the degree requirement for the Specialist rank by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cell culture methodologies strongly encouraged.
• Knowledge of and experience with basic molecular biology protocols.
• Basic understanding of tissue histology and staining.
• Experience carrying out flow cytometry assays.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision are key to this position.

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

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05340.

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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