DeRisi Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist

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

Position Description

DeRisi Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist

Biochemistry and 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 area of immunology, autoimmune disease, biochemistry, and genomics to carry out experiments and analyze data to ultimately uncover fundamental mechanisms driving human pathology.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Assistant rank.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of research experience to be appointed at the Associate rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Molecular biology skills, including cloning, primer design, PCR, and 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.

Salary range for this position is $55,000‑$88,000 (see Table 24B for details).

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05798 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

• Two 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 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 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.
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San Francisco, CA