Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Positions Available

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biomedical science is seeking creative candidates for Junior to Full Specialist positions in their Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences department. This role involves collaboration in innovative research areas such as computational chemistry and drug discovery. Candidates will manage lab protocols and ensure safety while contributing to groundbreaking studies. With a culture of collaboration and innovation, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field. Join a team that values creativity and teamwork in advancing biomedical science.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a lab and research environment.
• Candidates must meet required qualifications at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing studies addressing fundamental questions in bioengineering.
• Responsible for lab management duties including safety and supply management.

Skills

Lab Management

Research Experience

Team Collaboration

Protocol Submission

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Master's Degree

Terminal Degree

Job description

Application Window

Open date: February 3, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Aug 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Positions Available

UCSF Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences

The various laboratories in the UCSF Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences have a Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Positions available immediately. Title and salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

The Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences includes diverse research in the areas of computational and synthetic chemistry, biophysics, chemical biology, systems and synthetic biology, enabling technologies, and drug discovery. Our department is characterized by a culture of collaboration and innovation in biomedical science.

We seek creative candidates who will assist in performing studies to address the fundamental questions in diverse areas relevant to our Department.

The individual will also be responsible for other lab management-related duties, including but not limited to, lab protocol submission, lab safety, facility inspection, lab database construction and maintenance, lab supply management and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
  
  


• Assistant Specialist - Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.


• Associate Specialist - Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.


• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of relevant experience.


• The candidate must have at least one year experience working in a lab and research environment and proven ability to work well as part of a team and have enthusiasm for the practice of science.


• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
  
  


• Candidate's CV and/or cover letter must state required qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Please apply online and submit your CV, cover letter, and three references through AP Recruit via: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05424

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$188,200.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA