Junior Specialist – Lin Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco seeks a Junior Specialist to support research in plastic and craniofacial surgery under Dr. Alexander Lin.

The role involves 3D printing of surgical guides, outcomes research, digital health applications, and medical device development. Responsibilities include assisting with research design and data collection, performing computer-based analysis, coordinating workflows across teams, maintaining specialized equipment, ensuring lab safety, and preparing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with data collection and research design is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project workflows and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research design and data collection.
• Perform computer-based analysis using specialized software or programming tools.
• Coordinate project workflows across multiple teams.
• Maintain and operate specialized research equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
• Prepare documentation in support of publications and grants.

Skills

Research assistance

Data analysis

Team coordination

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biology/computer science or related field

4 years of relevant research experience

Tools

Specialized software experience

Job description

Junior Specialist – Lin Lab

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco

The Junior Specialist will support research in plastic and craniofacial surgery, surgical innovations, and translational medicine. The position works under the supervision of Dr. Alexander Lin to contribute to ongoing projects involving 3D printing of surgical guides, outcomes research, digital health applications, and medical device development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research design and data collection.
• Perform computer‑based analysis and research, including use of specialized software or programming tools as needed.
• Coordinate project workflows across multiple teams.
• Maintain and operate specialized research equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
• Prepare documentation in support of publications, grants, and collaborative research.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in biology, computer science, or a related field, or possess at least 4 years of research experience.

Employment Conditions and Disclosures

• As a University employee, you must comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements.
• As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined misconduct.

EEO Statement

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.

San Francisco, CA