Clinical Pharmacology Research Specialist (Junior/Asst)

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,700; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy in San Francisco, CA. The role involves conducting research in clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis, with both wet and dry lab work, including method development and PK/PD data analysis.

The position emphasizes training students and contributing to grants, manuscripts, and presentations, with a focus on independent and collaborative work and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or at least four years of research experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor’s degree with three+ years of research experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of HPLC / LC‑MS/MS.
• Experience with HPLC hardware/software and method development.

Responsibilities

• Work on research related to clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis of drugs and related molecules, primarily in infectious disease.
• Mix of wet and dry lab work including quantification method development and validation, study planning and coordination, clinical sample analysis, and PK/PD data analysis.
• Assist in training students, post‑doctoral scholars, and other lab members.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-project management

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

HPLC hardware

LC-MS/MS

HPLC methods

Lab software

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy in San Francisco, CA. The role involves conducting research in clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis, with both wet and dry lab work, including method development and PK/PD data analysis.

The position emphasizes training students and contributing to grants, manuscripts, and presentations, with a focus on independent and collaborative work and meeting deadlines.