Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist- Weiss Lab

The Weiss Lab at the Helen Diller Cancer Center at UCSF is seeking a talented, motivated and energetic individual looking to gain experience in academic research in a dynamic and diverse lab environment. Specifically, we are seeking a Junior, Assistant or Associate Specialist who will join a team of scientists using cell-based model systems to study mechanisms that drive neurally derived pediatric tumors. Candidates will perform molecular biology techniques, particularly cloning targeting constructs and CRISPR plasmids, assist in culturing and analyzing cancer cells lines or patient tumor-derived cells, and analyze RNA and protein expression via qPCR analysis, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry and Western blot. The Specialist will also work with mice, performing surgeries and drug treatments. Candidates will have the opportunity to present at lab meetings, career development seminars and conferences, earn authorships on publications where they contribute data, and will assist in lab management duties. This is an ideal position to gain experience in both basic science and translational research and suited for those who have a desire to pursue an advanced degree in biological sciences or medicine.

The Weiss lab is a collaborative environment where individuals from all stages of scientific training learn from one another, including scientists and clinician-scientists who aim to translate basic discoveries into new therapies for pediatric patients impacted by high-risk nervous system tumors. This specialist will work directly with a post-doctoral scholar, who will serve as direct a direct scientific and career mentor.

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
• Knowledge and/or experience with basic cell and molecular biology protocols.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidate's CV or cover letter must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with mice
• Familiarity culturing mammalian cells.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05076, with a CV, cover letter, and two references.

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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.

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.