Biochem & Genomics Research Specialist (Junior/Asst/Assoc)

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeRisi lab at UCSF is seeking a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist in Biochemistry and Biophysics to join an interdisciplinary team studying infectious and autoimmune diseases. The role involves performing experiments and analyzing data to understand fundamental mechanisms driving human pathology.

Salary ranges from $55,000 to $88,000 with opportunities for growth. Apply online via the UCSF search platform with a cover letter, CV, and two references; select candidates must meet all

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree or 4 years of research for Junior rank
• Requires Master’s degree or equivalent or 3+ years research for Assistant rank
• Requires Master’s degree or equivalent or 5–10 years research for Associate rank
• Preferred: molecular biology, PCR, mammalian cell culture, NGS, Python, immunoassays

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments in immunology, biochemistry, and genomics
• Analyze data to uncover mechanisms of human pathology
• Collaborate with clinicians and research scientists on interdisciplinary projects

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

Mammalian cell culture

Linux command line

NGS data analysis

Python

Immunoassay development

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or 4 years of research

Master’s degree (or equivalent) or 3+ years research

Master’s degree (or equivalent) or 5–10 years research

Tools

Linux

NGS library prep

Job description

The DeRisi lab at UCSF is seeking a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist in Biochemistry and Biophysics to join an interdisciplinary team studying infectious and autoimmune diseases. The role involves performing experiments and analyzing data to understand fundamental mechanisms driving human pathology.

Salary ranges from $55,000 to $88,000 with opportunities for growth. Apply online via the UCSF search platform with a cover letter, CV, and two references; select candidates must meet all