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Manager, Quantitative Metabolite Analysis Center

DESCRIPTION

The Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine (BCMM) at the Parnassus campus of UCSF is recruiting an analytical chemist to serve as Manager for the Quantitative Metabolite Analysis Center and to conduct microbiome research.

The general responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Metabolomics Research: Conduct specialized research studies related to the production, identification, and quantification of microbial-derived metabolites and their impact on the prediction, prevention, and treatment of human disease. Develop and implement novel metabolomics tools to address ongoing challenges in the field. Disseminate study findings through presentations and publications. Contribute to research funding proposals to sustain and grow research activities.
• Service: Serve as a team expert in metabolomics. Develop and lead training opportunities in metabolomics for UCSF trainees and staff. Participate in professional societies and review research proposals/manuscripts related to metabolomics.
• Facility Management: Oversee all operations for the Quantitative Metabolite Analysis Center (QMAC), including training and supervision of hub staff. Provide study design consultation, sample processing, data generation, analyses, interpretation, and project reports to users. Manage user projects, QMAC funds and billing. Develop and implement novel metabolomics tools to address ongoing challenges in the field.

Candidates will be expected to work independently and in a collaborative multidisciplinary team of microbial genomicists, microbiologists, immunologists, analytical chemists, and biostatisticians. The Manager will supervise a staff research assistant and summer interns. Opportunities for career development will be provided and encouraged. The candidate will report to the Assistant Director of the Quantitative Metabolite Analysis Center in the Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or at least 5-10 years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Specialists appointed at the Full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or at least 10 years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, interpret, evaluate, and present research findings in a variety of formats including manuscripts, grant proposals, reports to stakeholders, and oral presentations, and facilitate collaborative and instructional scientific interactions within laboratory and discussion settings.
• Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05575. 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 $73,000-$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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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.
• “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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