ChromExM Specialist - Embryology & Advanced Microscopy

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,300 - 201,700; Full time

Job summary

The Pownall Lab at UCSF is seeking a full or associate specialist to study chromatin structure and function in developing zebrafish embryos using advanced microscopy.

The candidate will independently design and perform experiments, including zebrafish breeding, embryo microinjection, mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning and in vitro RNA synthesis, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, expansion microscopy, DNA and RNA FISH, and quantitative image analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) or 5–10 years of research experience for Associate rank.
• Terminal degree (or equivalent) or 10+ years of research experience for Full rank.
• Experience in vertebrate embryology (fish, frog, or mouse).
• Broad expertise in advanced microscopy.
• A record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience working collaboratively in a shared research environment and contributing to lab organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments in zebrafish embryos and related systems.
• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, supplies, safety, and zebrafish care as needed.
• Develop ChromExM technology and manage collaborations for applications to other systems.
• Train and mentor lab members and collaborators.
• Contribute to publications and grant applications.

Skills

Embryology

Advanced microscopy

Laboratory operations

Team collaboration

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

Education

Master's degree

Terminal degree

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Expansion microscopy

FISH (DNA/RNA)

Job description

The Pownall Lab at UCSF is seeking a full or associate specialist to study chromatin structure and function in developing zebrafish embryos using advanced microscopy.

The candidate will independently design and perform experiments, including zebrafish breeding, embryo microinjection, mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning and in vitro RNA synthesis, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, expansion microscopy, DNA and RNA FISH, and quantitative image analysis.