Assistant or Associate Specialist- Goldberg lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 63,500 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking an Assistant or Associate Specialist in the Goldberg Lab, Physiology. The role involves mammalian cell culture, CRISPR, and molecular analyses, with training in mouse handling and in vivo techniques.

You will present data and contribute to collaborative projects in a dynamic lab setting. The position requires relevant degree(s) and hands‑on research experience; strong data‑analysis skills and CV submission are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture and molecular biology approaches (CRISPR, qPCR, plasmid design and construction).
• Assistant Specialist: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in biological science with three or more years of hands‑on basic science research experience.
• Associate Specialist: Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to work with mice.
• Experience with data‑analysis software.
• Candidates must provide a CV stating qualifications (or pending qualifications) upon submission.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple cell lines and maintain rigorous lab notes.
• Plan experiments with the lab and Dr. Goldberg; execute and troubleshoot.
• Receive training in new techniques and become increasingly independent.
• Present at lab meetings with updates, data figures, interpretation, and future plans.
• Assist in general lab duties: monitoring supplies, ordering, and note‑keeping per lab rules.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

CRISPR

qPCR

Plasmid design

Data analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Description

Assistant or Associate Specialist – Goldberg Lab. Department of Physiology, University of California, San Francisco. This position requires mammalian cell culture and techniques including CRISPR/Cas9 gene expression control, pharmacological treatments, transfection, cloning and cell passaging. Experiments also involve molecular and biochemical analyses: RT-PCR, western blot, mass spectrometry (run by a collaborator) and transcriptomics, plus sample preparation. The candidate will manage multiple cell lines, be trained in new techniques, plan experiments with the lab and Dr. Goldberg, and become increasingly independent. They will receive training in mouse handling and in vivo techniques, genotyping, and colony management. The candidate is expected to present at lab meetings with updates, data figures, interpretation, and future plans, and to participate in general lab duties such as assisting members, cleaning, monitoring supplies, ordering, maintaining a lab notebook and data storage per lab rules.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture and molecular biology approaches (CRISPR, qPCR, plasmid design and construction).
• For an Assistant Specialist: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in biological science with three or more years of hands‑on basic science research experience.
• For an Associate Specialist: Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to work with mice.
• Experience with data‑analysis software.
• Meeting the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidates must provide a CV stating qualifications (or pending qualifications) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in a biological sciences discipline that required hands‑on basic science research as part of the program.
• Highly organized, experienced with presentations, collaborative with lab members, genome‑engineering software, microscopy, western blotting and mass‑spectrometry sample prep.

Documents Required

• Curriculum Vitae – list current and/or pending qualifications.
• Cover Letter.

Reference Requirements

• Three references (contact information only).

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05869 with a CV, cover letter, and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $63,500-$88,000.

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 any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined 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, assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

San Francisco, CA