Junior Specialist – Baraban lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the Baraban lab to contribute to epilepsy research using animal models.

The role includes maintaining mouse colonies, performing coronal brain sectioning, and indirect immunofluorescence labeling of brain tissue. The incumbent will also develop zebrafish techniques such as genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies, with no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field by hire.
• General knowledge of neuroscience.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colonies and perform coronal brain sectioning with a vibratome.
• Conduct indirect immunofluorescence staining to label and visualize cells in mouse brain tissue.
• Expand skills to zebrafish techniques including genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies.

Skills

Teamwork

Neuroscience knowledge

Fluorescence microscopy

Immunohistochemistry

Zebrafish techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

Fluorescence microscope

Confocal microscope

Job description

Junior Specialist - Baraban lab

The incumbent will work with senior postdoctoral fellow Josie Righes Marafiga on epilepsy research using animal models. Responsibilities include maintenance of mouse colonies, coronal brain sectioning using a vibratome, and indirect immunofluorescence staining (immunohistochemistry) to label and visualize cells in mouse brain tissue. The incumbent will also expand skills to include zebrafish techniques such as genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies. No supervisory responsibilities.

Position Description

The incumbent will work with senior postdoctoral fellow Josie Righes Marafiga on epilepsy research using animal models. Responsibilities include maintenance of mouse colonies, coronal brain sectioning using a vibratome, and indirect immunofluorescence staining (immunohistochemistry) to label and visualize cells in mouse brain tissue. The incumbent will also expand skills to include zebrafish techniques such as genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies. No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Biology or a related field by the time of hire.
• General knowledge of neuroscience.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fluorescence or confocal microscopy.
• Prior experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques.
• Familiarity with zebrafish or other animal model systems.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 - $60,700.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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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.

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San Francisco, CA