Staff Research Associate III

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•$31 - $50

About The Position

The Henrich Lab, in the UCSF Division of Experimental Medicine (DEM) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) and its partner Division of HIV, Infectious Disease and Global Medicine are seeking a Staff Research Associate III to work on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and SARS-CoV-2 research. The laboratory is a dynamic research environment with translational research focused on the immunology and molecular epidemiology of HIV and COVID-19, and the investigation of new drugs and gene therapy approaches aimed at boosting the immune system’s ability to clear the body of HIV and other viral infections. The SRA III will receive department training and familiarization with the function, to work with the Principal Investigators and research teams in implementing study protocols and performing laboratory work including isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), flow cytometric analyses, molecular biology techniques, tissue culture, and organizing samples and data in the laboratory, and coordinating work with local and international collaborators. This position and work support funded HIV and COVID-19 research using samples from multiple ongoing projects at UCSF. The SRA will help organize laboratory resources and be involved with training students and other laboratory members. The SRA will also implement and troubleshoot from various nucleic acid-based quantitation assays. The SRA will also help with tissue processing from infected individuals for downstream immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization studies. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $30.89 - $49.68 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

BA/BS in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training
2+ years of experience in laboratory-based scientific research
Ability to adapt and use good judgement when making decisions.
Detail oriented
Ability to prioritize work and tasks appropriately.
Familiarity with use of Computer and relevant programs (Microsoft Word, etc.)
Laboratory experience, which may include undergraduate level biology-related coursework and laboratory work.
Knowledge of various procedures and laboratory techniques, such as: flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, RT-PCR and others

Nice To Haves

Lab manager experience and serve as the point of contact to EH&S, other labs, agencies, collaborators, vendors, and organizations

Responsibilities

Implementing study protocols
Performing laboratory work including isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)
Performing flow cytometric analyses
Performing molecular biology techniques
Performing tissue culture
Organizing samples and data in the laboratory
Coordinating work with local and international collaborators
Organizing laboratory resources
Training students and other laboratory members
Implementing and troubleshooting from various nucleic acid-based quantitation assays
Helping with tissue processing from infected individuals for downstream immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization studies
Maintain chemical inventory and chemical waste management
Maintain lab BUA, ensure lab safety and regulations are up to date, ensuring all lab safety
Performs assays to evaluate immunological responses
Responsible for lab activities (payment requests, invoices, and purchase orders) and expenses submitted timely