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Junior Specialist – Young lab
Application Window
Open date: October 30, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 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
Junior Specialist – Young lab
In vitro and cell culture experimentation: The employee will be expected to apply specific protocols for experimentation, including the performance of in vitro cell culture assays, qRT-PCR, molecular biology cloning, generation of CRISPR gene edited cell lines, and biochemistry. Requisite training and supervision will initially be provided directly by Dr. Young and other senior laboratory members in anticipation of the employee performing such experiments independently within 1-2 months of joining the research team.
In vivo experimentation: Initially under direct supervision and with guidance from Dr. Young and senior lab members, the employee will be expected to perform routine mouse colony maintenance (including breeding animals and genotyping when needed) and experimentation using xenograft and mouse genetic models. Training and supervision will be given to allow the employee to familiarize them mouse protocols, all of which should be able to be performed independently (as a function of prior experience and new training) after 3-4 months in the lab. Responsibilities include data analysis and lab management.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences field, such as Biology, Neuroscience, biochemistry, or related field or with at least four years of research experience. Applicants must have obtained the degree requirement by the time of hire. Knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior bench experience
- Prior experience working with cell lines and/or mouse models
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $56,600.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05352.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
(Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
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