Lab Assistant

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant analyzes data collected over the years for manuscript and grant submissions. The role performs time-lapse microscopy, imaging with specialized microscopes—including two-photon and light-sheet microscopy—and experiments involving mineralization kinetic studies. The employee prepares specimens systematically, monitors experimental changes in optical density and pH, analyzes time-resolved changes, and may code batch analyses across specimens and experimental and technical trials. Imaging and spectroscopy results are recorded and later interpreted in group meetings with other team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience or training.
• Medical knowledge at least at the third-year medical level.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing tissue for structural evaluation and subsequent imaging.
• Ability to identify conditions and specimens that need later spectroscopic examination.
• Prior knowledge of systematically running experiments with an Agilent plate reader and following up when data appear unreliable or inaccurate.
• Ability to begin performing experiments on Day 1.
• Data processing, coding, data analysis, and statistics skills.
• Medical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform time-lapse microscopy (25% of time).
• Image specimens using specialized microscopes, including two-photon and light-sheet microscopy (30% of time).
• Run mineralization kinetic study experiments (45% of time).
• Prepare specimens in known volumes, add different concentrations of additives, and monitor changes in optical density and pH.
• Analyze time-resolved changes to identify fluctuations in experimental parameters.
• When needed, code batch analyses across multiple specimens, experimental trials, and technical trials.
• Record images produced through light and electron microscopy and spectroscopy techniques for later interpretation with the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED