Staff Research Associate

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

1d • $31 - $50

About The Position

The Department of Pathology at UCSF aims to achieve the highest standards in patient care, research and education. The Department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists who are recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise. The Department’s research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UCSF. Our educational programs include a research-intensive academic residency program and fellowships in cytopathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal and liver pathology, gynecologic pathology, neuropathology and surgical pathology. Incumbent will be part of a major project discovering mechanisms of tumor resistance to immunotherapy, including CAR T cells and checkpoint blockade, in various types of cancer. To this end, incumbent will perform mouse work (tumor cell and CAR T cells injections, monitoring, harvests), multi-parameter flow and mass cytometry (CyTOF), fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), multiplexed fluorescence microscopy and single-cell RNA sequencing; prepare RNA and DNA; perform PCR, weaning, tail biopsy, and blood processing; maintain records of mice; and perform other duties as assigned. Incumbent is expected to work well as part of a team and have enthusiasm for the practice of science. 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 $31.23 - $50.22 (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
• One or more years of experience in either oncology, immunology, or molecular biology
• Familiarity with advanced cytometry systems (e.g. CyTOF and multiparametric flow cytometry
• Some experience in bioinformatics and/or programming language

Responsibilities

• perform mouse work (tumor cell and CAR T cells injections, monitoring, harvests)
• multi-parameter flow and mass cytometry (CyTOF)
• fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS)
• multiplexed fluorescence microscopy and single-cell RNA sequencing
• prepare RNA and DNA
• perform PCR, weaning, tail biopsy, and blood processing
• maintain records of mice
• perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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