Junior Scientist – Musculoskeletal Crosstalk Lab

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA seeks a Junior Specialist to join the Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Crosstalk in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. You will support molecular, cellular, and tissue biology activities, including iPSC culture, cell line editing, histology, and related research in a collaborative lab led by Dr.

Kelsey Collins. The role involves independent analyses, protocol development, spatial transcriptomic/proteomic approaches, animal handling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, stem cell or molecular biology, immunology, or related field.
• Strong molecular biology skills and cell culture expertise.
• Experience with primary cell culture is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and judgment skills to interpret data and develop recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support molecular, cellular, and tissue biology activities in the lab.
• Perform iPSC culture, cell line editing, histology, and related research tasks.
• Contribute to development of new protocols and spatial transcriptomic/proteomic analyses.
• Conduct biological analyses and data interpretation for independent projects.
• Handle animals, maintain records, and coordinate with LARC staff.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Primary cells

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, stem cell or molecular biology, immunology, or related field

Job description

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA seeks a Junior Specialist to join the Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Crosstalk in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. You will support molecular, cellular, and tissue biology activities, including iPSC culture, cell line editing, histology, and related research in a collaborative lab led by Dr.

Kelsey Collins. The role involves independent analyses, protocol development, spatial transcriptomic/proteomic approaches, animal handling,