Junior Neuroimmunology Research Specialist

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist to join a translational research program focused on T-cell immunology in MOGAD and MS.

Working with the Principal Investigator and a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings. Responsibilities include PBMC isolation, flow cytometry, cell culture, and mouse immunology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or four years' research experience) required.
• Master's degree (or bachelor’s with 3+ years' research) required.
• Conceptual understanding of basic immunology.
• Strong scientific reading and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on accuracy and reproducibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement studies on T-cell responses in MOGAD and MS.
• Collect and process prospective biospecimens, including PBMC isolation and banking.
• Perform cell culture, T-cell assays, and multicolor flow cytometry.
• Conduct mouse immunology experiments and tissue processing.
• Analyze data and contribute to experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Maintain records and biospecimen inventories for reproducibility.
• Review literature to inform experiments and progress.
• Present findings at lab meetings and contribute to manuscripts.

Skills

Immunology basics

Research experience

Communication

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PBMC isolation

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Mouse immunology

REDCap

Biospecimen banking

Job description

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist to join a translational research program focused on T-cell immunology in MOGAD and MS.

Working with the Principal Investigator and a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings. Responsibilities include PBMC isolation, flow cytometry, cell culture, and mouse immunology.