DeRisi Lab - Full Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 93,200 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

The DeRisi Lab at University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Full Specialist to perform advanced laboratory work in a fast-paced research environment. The role involves conducting experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with clinicians and scientists across immunology, autoimmune disease, biochemistry, and genomics.

Applicants should have a terminal degree or 10+ years of research experience for full rank, with strong molecular biology and Linux skills, NGS experience, and a

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or 10+ years of research experience required for Full rank.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments and data analysis in immunology, autoimmune disease, biochemistry and genomics.

Skills

Molecular biology

Basic microbiology

Linux command line

NGS data analysis (Linux)

Python

Statistics

Protein expression & purification

Immunoassays (ELISA, Luminex)

Education

Terminal degree or 10+ years of research experience

Tools

Cloning

Primer design

PCR

Mammalian cell culture

NGS library construction

Job description

Position Description

DeRisi Lab – Full Specialist

Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics

UC San Francisco

The DeRisi lab is studying a wide range of infectious and human autoimmune diseases and seeks candidates with strong laboratory skills to work in a fast‑paced research environment. Individuals interested in this position should have a working knowledge and understanding of DeRisi lab publications and the methods used (see lab website here: https://derisilab.ucsf.edu/). Successful candidates will work with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and research scientists in the areas of immunology, autoimmune disease, biochemistry, and genomics to carry out experiments and analyze data to ultimately uncover fundamental mechanisms driving human pathology.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Full rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Molecular biology skills, including cloning, primer design, PCR, mammalian cell culture.
• Basic microbiology skills.
• Basic Linux command line knowledge.
• Next generation sequencing library construction and quality control, NGS sequence analysis on Linux systems, Python, and statistical analysis knowledge.
• Protein expression and purification biochemistry.
• Immunoassay development, including ELISA, Luminex, RLBA, and others.
• Academic scholarly excellence including peer‑reviewed publications.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,200‑$194,800.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05818 with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

Document Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. 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 our 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.

Compliance and Disclosures

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the 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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affinit­ive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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