Asthma Research Lab Junior Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,280 - 65,320; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA is recruiting a Junior Specialist to perform experiments exploring mechanisms of asthma, including mucus plugging and airway epithelial changes. The role uses CRISPR systems, primary human airway cells, and various assays under PI supervision.

The candidate will design and interpret experiments, help maintain lab supplies, and collaborate with lab and partner labs to advance related projects, with a focus on wet-lab CRISPR techniques

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a lab with at least two methods among cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology, tissue staining or microscopy.
• Computational experience with Python or R is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and interpret experiments under supervision of the PI.
• Maintain lab supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with PI's lab and others to support related projects.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology

Microscopy

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Job description

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA is recruiting a Junior Specialist to perform experiments exploring mechanisms of asthma, including mucus plugging and airway epithelial changes. The role uses CRISPR systems, primary human airway cells, and various assays under PI supervision.

The candidate will design and interpret experiments, help maintain lab supplies, and collaborate with lab and partner labs to advance related projects, with a focus on wet-lab CRISPR techniques