Staff Research Associate Pediatrics

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

6d • $30 - $49

About The Position

This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of immunology, translational pediatrics, and emerging experimental platforms, within a highly collaborative UCSF ecosystem (including close interactions with the DeRisi, Anderson, Wilson, Arnold, Gerdts labs, and more). The role is ideal for a motivated experimental scientist who enjoys hands-on bench work, learning new techniques, and contributing to rigorous, high-impact research that is directly connected to human disease. A candidate interested in a long-term commitment to grow with the lab over time is preferred, but all exceptional candidates will be considered. 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 $30.32 - $48.76 (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
The Bodansky Lab at the University of California, San Francisco (Department of Pediatrics), in close collaboration with the DeRisi Lab, is seeking a Staff Research Associate to support an interdisciplinary research program focused on pediatric immune dysregulation and critical illness. Our group studies severe, often poorly understood diseases that affect children. We combine unique patient cohorts with state-of-the-art immune profiling and functional genomics to move from clinical observation to mechanism—identifying causal pathways and actionable biology with the goal of translating discovery into better diagnosis and treatment.
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or 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.
• Experience in a relevant laboratory setting, preferably working with human specimens.
• Proficiency with several standard cell and molecular biology techniques such as sterile technique and mammalian cell culture, PCR/qPCR, western immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry sample preparation; comfort following established protocols and documenting work carefully.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience isolating and culturing primary cells from human specimens, including blood and tissue.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sequencing-based assays (e.g., single-cell RNA-seq and/or next-generation sequencing library preparation); familiarity with basic sequencing data QC/analysis workflows is a plus.
• Proficiency in graphic design or figure preparation (e.g., Affinity Design, Illustrator, or similar software).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level