Bose Lab - Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Bose Lab Specialist to manage daily lab operations, contribute to research projects, and interface with clinical teams as needed. The role emphasizes independence within a supervised environment.

The candidate should bring strong communication skills and a track record of handling multiple deadlines while adapting to evolving priorities in a demanding research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent with significant research experience.
• Terminal degree or 10+ years of relevant research experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day‑to‑day lab operations and organization.
• Collaborate with team members on ongoing research projects.
• Lead independent projects, stay current with literature, and help procure funds where possible.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Baccalaureate with research

Terminal degree / extensive experience

Job description

Bose Lab - Specialist

The lab of Rohit Bose, MD, PhD at UCSF (https://profiles.ucsf.edu/rohit.bose) is searching for exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic research specialists. A practicing physician‑scientist leads the lab, focusing on how tumors evolve in different therapeutic environments. The lab uses clinically relevant immunocompetent cancer models to develop and test novel therapeutic strategies. Although primarily a lab‑focused position, the candidate will also interface with clinical teams regarding patient data and samples. The specialist will be an integral member of the research team, requiring a degree of independence while remaining under general supervision.

This full‑time, in‑person position requires organisation and multitasking across three main responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running and operation of the lab.
• Collaborate with other members on research projects.
• Lead independent project(s), develop new ideas, stay familiar with the literature, and participate in procuring funds where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Junior Specialist – baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist – master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist – master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of relevant research experience.
• Full Specialist – terminal degree (or equivalent) or ten or more years of relevant research experience.
• Flexibility to receive scheduled clinical samples that may arrive after hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks precisely (plating cells, loading samples, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment, with application materials stating qualifications (or pending qualifications) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior lab experience from academic or industry (beyond coursework).
• Familiarity with any of the following: mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunostaining, immunofluorescence, molecular biology, use of mouse models.

Application Details

Candidates interested in applying to graduate or medical school are encouraged to apply. Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05693 with a CV, a cover letter summarizing prior/current research experience, the corresponding principal investigator’s names, desired career goal in 3‑5 years, and two references.

Salary

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate ranges from $55,000 to $194,800.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure).
• Cover Letter – summarizing prior/current research experience, the corresponding principal investigator’s names, and desired career goal in 3‑5 years.

Reference Requirements

• Two required references (contact information only).

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. 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 its 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 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; see UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM‑035: Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

Location

San Francisco, CA