Assistant/ Associate/ Full Specialist Position - Pati Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant/dine-in facilities

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco invites applications for an Assistant/ Associate/ Full Specialist in the Pati Lab, Department of Laboratory Medicine. The position focuses on designing and executing rodent models of injury, including traumatic brain injury, hemorrhagic shock, and cancer, with about 40% of responsibilities dedicated to these studies.

You will perform molecular tissue workups, cell culture and molecular biology studies, maintain lab organization, and contribute to data

Qualifications

• Master's degree or a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of research experience.
• Experience with molecular techniques, animal surgery, tissue work up, cell biology.
• Ability to work independently after guidance from the PI.
• Interest in clinically relevant projects that can impact patient outcomes in trauma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and execute rodent models of injury (about 40%).
• Perform molecular tissue workups derived from trauma models (about 20%).
• Conduct cell culture and molecular biology–based studies (about 20%).
• Maintain lab organization (about 5%).
• Contribute to data analysis and writing of papers and research protocols (about 15%).

Skills

Molecular techniques

Animal surgery

Tissue work up

Cell biology

Data analysis

Independent work after guidance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years research

Five to ten years experience

Terminal degree

Job description

Position Description

Assistant/ Associate/ Full Specialist Position- Pati Lab

The Pati Lab is currently seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist, in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. The position involves assisting with and executing rodent models of injury, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), hemorrhagic shock, and cancer, accounting for approximately 40% of responsibilities. Another 20% is dedicated to performing molecular tissue workups derived from these trauma models. The role also includes conducting cell culture and molecular biology–based studies on tissues and cells (20%). Additional responsibilities include maintaining lab organization (5%). The remaining 15% of time is spent on data analysis and contributing to the writing of papers and research protocols.

Required Qualifications

• For Assistant Specialists: A master’s degree, or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• For Associate Specialists: A master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• For Full Specialist: A terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Experience with molecular techniques, animal surgery, tissue work up, cell biology.
• Interest in clinically relevant projects that can impact patient outcomes in trauma.
• Able to work independently after guidance is given by the PI.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $63,500 - $194,800.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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San Francisco, CA