Junior Specialist - Feinberg Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,600; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco seeks a Junior Specialist in Feinberg Lab to support graduate students and postdocs with specialized neuroscience research, including in vivo and histology work.

The incumbent will perform stereotaxic surgeries, brain recordings in awake mice, immunostaining, behavioral assays, and mouse colony management, with opportunities to publish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of research experience by time of hire.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new methods for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stereotaxic surgeries and viral deliveries.
• Perform recordings in awake, behaving mice.
• Immunostain brain slices to characterize gene expression.
• Run behavioral assays with optogenetics or in vivo recording.
• Genotype and maintain mouse colony.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Task prioritization

Education

Baccalaureate degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

Junior Specialist – Feinberg Lab
The Feinberg Lab at UCSF is seeking a Junior Specialist. The incumbent will work with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to pursue specialized research. Responsibilities may include performing stereotaxic surgeries to deliver viruses and drugs to specific anatomic sites in the mouse brain; performing recordings in the brains of awake, behaving mice; performing immunostaining of brain slices to characterize gene expression in the nervous system; running behavioral assays in conjunction with optogenetics or in vivo recording; genotyping and mouse colony maintenance and performing other duties as assigned. They will have opportunities to make scientific and scholarly contributions to research, which may include authoring publications.
An exceptional candidate will lead their own independent project, develop new ideas, and be familiar with the literature, where appropriate. Additionally, the specialist will be expected to assist with managing day‑to‑day lab operations, perform general lab duties, and be a positive lab citizen.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.

Applicants must apply online with a CV and the contact information for two references. Application materials must list pending qualifications. Candidates must have the required qualifications by time of hire. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 – $58,600.

Document Requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• Two references (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.

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. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy; APM‑ 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

San Francisco, CA