Junior or Assistant Specialist- Cho/Cheng Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist for the Cho/Cheng Lab in Dermatology. The role involves contributing to studies on single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and multiplexed immunofluorescence to improve precision medicine for inflammatory skin diseases.

The appointee will participate in high-level experiments, develop protocols, and contribute to publications while supporting lab operations and teamwork in a dynamic research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of research experience for junior rank.
• Master's degree or bachelor's with 3+ years of research experience for assistant rank.
• 1.5-year commitment to working in the lab.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with other lab members.
• Previous research experience of at least six months.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of hire.
• CV and/or cover letter must state qualifications (or indicate pending status) upon submission.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and receive authorship of scientific articles and contribute to lab environment.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee experiments.
• Independently develop and optimize experimental protocols.
• Interpret data and results and troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Organization skills

Written/oral communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent yet collaborative work

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Position Description

Junior or Assistant Specialist – Cho/Cheng Lab

University of California, San Francisco

Department of Dermatology

The Raymond Cho/Jeffrey Cheng UCSF Dermatology lab is actively seeking a highly motivated research specialist at the junior or assistant level. The laboratory focuses on developing precision medicine approaches to improve the treatment of inflammatory skin disease. We study human and mouse model inflammatory skin diseases at the single-cell level (single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and highly multiplexed immunofluorescence) to further molecular classification and treatment response prediction.

We expect the appointee to participate in and receive authorship of scientific articles and to contribute to the intellectual environment of the laboratory, in addition to supporting and managing the lab. The appointee must be able to plan, conduct, and oversee experiments, independently develop and optimize experimental protocols, and interpret data and results.

Required Qualifications

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the assistant rank must possess a master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• 1.5-year commitment to working in the lab.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solution abilities.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with other lab members.
• Previous research experience of at least six months.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of hire.
• Candidate's CV and/or cover letter must state qualifications (or indicate pending status) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in immunology assays (e.g., flow cytometry, stimulation assays, ELISA).
• Experience with computer programming/bioinformatics.

Document Requirements

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

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 our 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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