Greenland Lab - Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 53,100 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco's Greenland Lab in San Francisco seeks a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist with immunology or molecular biology experience to participate in translational lung research projects.

You will process bronchoalveolar lavage, tissue, and blood samples, run protein assays and flow cytometry, analyze patient records, assist with manuscript preparation, and contribute to DNA/RNA sequencing.

Qualifications

• Specialists at junior rank require a bachelor’s degree or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant rank requires a master’s degree or a bachelor’s with three+ years in the field.
• Associate rank requires a master’s degree or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in immunology or molecular biology and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bronchoalveolar lavage, tissue, and/or blood specimens.
• Perform protein quantification assays and multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Collect and analyze patient medical records for research purposes.
• Lab administration and management tasks.
• Next-generation DNA and RNA sequencing.

Skills

Immunology

Molecular biology

Data analysis (Python/R)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Python

R

Job description

Position Description

Greenland Lab - Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist

Role

The UCSF lung transplant research lab is seeking a specialist series with experience in immunology or molecular biology to participate in several exciting ongoing projects. The incumbent will work with a large and sophisticated biomedical repository and perform experiments to understand how inflammation and aging affect the transplanted lung. A primary role in manuscript preparation is expected. The position involves:

• Processing bronchoalveolar lavage, tissue, and/or blood specimens.
• Performing protein quantification assays and multi‑parameter flow cytometry.
• Collecting and analysing patient medical records for research purposes.
• Lab administration and management.
• Next‑generation DNA and RNA sequencing.

New techniques and protocols will also be initiated when required for the execution of the research project. This position requires the ability to perform experiments independently and in cooperation with collaborators, discuss and analyse data with collaborators and research supervisors, and perform other duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to cutting‑edge translational research and clinical medicine.

Required Qualifications

• Specialists at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience.
• Specialists at the Assistant rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with three or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Specialists at the Associate rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Experience in immunology or molecular biology.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Access, Python, R).

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in cell culture.
• Mobile or next‑generation sequencing.
• Immune cell profiling.
• Immunoassays.
• Biosample management.
• Post‑graduate training in the field.
• Independent specialized research.
• Lab management experience.

Salary

Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and training. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100–$85,000.

Location

San Francisco, CA

UCSF 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.