Staff Research Associate
About The Position
The Metcalfe Lab in the UCSF Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Pride Hall is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Associate to work as part of a research team investigating new tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics and drug-resistance. The SRA will be involved in 1) Generating a Mycobacterium tuberculosis deletion mutant and its complements to investigate the impact of specific mutations of bedaquiline resistance, and 2) developing methods for the efficient lysis, DNA extraction, and amplification of Mycobacteria to develop a novel, rapid drug susceptibility testing assays. 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 $28.04 - $45.09 (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 Metcalfe Lab in the UCSF Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, is focused on TB diagnostics and drug resistance, and how leveraging understanding of the fundamental biology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be used for better tuberculosis treatments. 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 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 working in a BSL-2
- Experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position or an equivalent combination
- Experience with standard microbiology procedures such as media preparation, culturing, DNA extraction, etc.
- Basic molecular biology techniques including PCR and cloning
- Experience working in a BSL-3
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related science and experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position
- Knowledge of how to handle clinical specimens
- Experience with small animal work
Responsibilities
- Generating a Mycobacterium tuberculosis deletion mutant and its complements to investigate the impact of specific mutations of bedaquiline resistance
- Developing methods for the efficient lysis, DNA extraction, and amplification of Mycobacteria to develop a novel, rapid drug susceptibility testing assays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
