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Madhani Lab – Junior Specialist

In this position you would be an integral member of the Madhani Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at UCSF which resides in Genentech Hall at the Mission Bay Campus. The Madhani lab develops and uses innovative technologies to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms of gene regulation in health and in disease. We are an interdisciplinary group of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and techs. We are proud of our lab culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, support, and fun. Previous technicians from the lab have gone onto highly desirable positions in graduate school and biotech. This is an ideal position for recent graduates seeking additional experience.

In this position, you will initially be assisting one or more postdoctoral fellows in genetic studies of the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Responsibilities include generating of DNA constructs by molecular cloning or fusion PCR, construction of C. neoformans mutant or tagged strains, electroporation of Cryptococcus neoformans with constructs including CRISPR targetting libraries, growth of transformation pools, treatment of cultures with various agents, isolation of DNA from cultures, and generation of sequencing libraries. Expectations for this position include timeliness, meticulous attention to protocol details, ability to generate high-quality data, tenacious trouble-shooting skills, strong communication skills with supervisors and other lab members, and a growth mindset. No more than 10% of the time will be spent on lab management tasks which are distributed among lab members.

Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field or at least four years of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with S. cerevisiae and C. neoformans.
• Experience in the generation of targeting constructs via molecular cloning and transformation of C. neoformans.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$58,600.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05603 with a CV and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current qualifications upon submission.

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.

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