Early-Career Microbiome Research Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,600; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior Research Specialist to join the Nayak Lab focusing on the gut microbiome and rheumatic diseases. You will contribute to ongoing projects using microbial genomics, anaerobic microbiology, and computational analysis.

You will help with day-to-day lab operations, assist with experiments, and work with a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, immunologists, and computational biologists. A 2-year commitment is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new methods and adjust to changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with wet lab techniques and/or computational analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree or four years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day lab operations and general duties.
• Contribute to anaerobic microbiology, genomics, and immunology projects.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Report to the lab leadership and help with project development and literature review.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to learn new methods

Independent work

Task prioritization

Wet lab techniques

Computational analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior Research Specialist to join the Nayak Lab focusing on the gut microbiome and rheumatic diseases. You will contribute to ongoing projects using microbial genomics, anaerobic microbiology, and computational analysis.

You will help with day-to-day lab operations, assist with experiments, and work with a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists, immunologists, and computational biologists. A 2-year commitment is expected.