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Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist- Manglik lab
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of California, San Francisco

The Manglik lab at UCSF is recruiting a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist. This person will serve to support ongoing research in the structural and biochemical basis of signaling biology and drug discovery. The position involves maintaining day-to-day laboratory operations, including ordering reagents, managing inventory, and maintaining accurate laboratory documentation and records. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with experimental workflows in cell culture, protein biochemistry, and drug discovery assays.

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 three or more years of research experience
• Associate Specialist - Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established research protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
• Interest in long-term research training prior to graduate or PhD studies.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
  
• Application materials must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic molecular or cell biology techniques.
• Experience with protein biochemistry, cell culture, or other wet lab biology.
• Previously served as a lab manager for an academic lab

Please apply online, with a CV, cover letter, and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$91,100.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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