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Drug Discovery Research Specialist
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Open date: November 12, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, May 12, 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
Drug Discovery Research Specialist
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Neel Pasricha, MD is hiring a research specialist to join his lab at UCSF. The research is focused on the discovery and advancement of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for brain and related tumors, and the prevention of ADC-induced adverse events, including corneal toxicity. Approaches include quantitative immunofluorescence, cell culture including cell line development, in vitro functional assays, pharmacokinetics, and in vivo testing in rodent models.
Researchers will present data at scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and apply for research funding. Technical methods will include cell culture, fluorescence plate reader assays, molecular biology (PCR, ELISA, Western blot, transfections), immunocytochemistry, and working with rodents.
Required Qualifications:
- Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
- Assistant Specialist - Master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
- Associate Specialist - Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
- Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
- Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire.
- Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
To apply, applicants should provide a Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research (a brief description of your research interests), and the contact information for three references at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05373.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $188,200.
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 - A brief description of your research interests.
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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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.