Assistant/ Associate/ Full Specialist Position - Pati Lab

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

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks an Assistant/ Associate/ Full Specialist in the Pati Lab to assist with rodent models of injury and molecular tissue workups. The role also involves cell culture and related molecular biology studies, data analysis, and contributing to papers and protocols.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab organization and coordinating with the PI; opportunities for independent work after guidance; and involvement in clinically relevant trauma research with

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 3+ years of research experience.
• Master's degree or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Terminal 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rodent models of injury (approximately 40% of responsibilities).
• Perform molecular tissue workups derived from trauma models (approximately 20%).
• Conduct cell culture and molecular biology studies on tissues and cells (20%).
• Maintain lab organization (approximately 5%).
• Time spent on data analysis and contributing to papers and research protocols (approximately 15%).

Skills

Molecular techniques

Animal surgery

Tissue work up

Cell biology

Independent work

Research experience

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience

Terminal degree or 10+ years experience

Job description

Application Window

Open date: April 20, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Oct 20, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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:

• A master's degree, or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.


• A master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.


• 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.

Please apply online with a CV, cover letter, a statement of research, and the contact information for 3 references that includes one person for whom you've worked with in a lab.

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

Application Requirements

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)

Include one person for whom you've worked with in a lab.

About UC San Francisco

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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Job location

San Francisco, CA