Junior Specialist: Neuroimmunology & Immune Engineering

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,200; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks a Junior or Assistant Specialist to help establish a new translational immunology program focused on neuroimmune diseases. You will develop and troubleshoot protocols, manage lab operations, handle specimens from clinical trials, and contribute to data interpretation and manuscript preparation.

The role involves mouse models, human samples, flow cytometry, and cell engineering strategies for neuroinflammatory research, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related science or 4+ years of research experience.
• Master's degree or bachelor’s with 3+ years of lab experience for the assistant rank.
• Experience with human biological samples and mouse models is preferred.
• Ability to learn and perform complex experiments with general instruction.

Responsibilities

• Establish/maintain lab infrastructure and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct experiments with mouse models and human samples; analyze data.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant-supported research activities.

Skills

Human biological samples

Mouse models

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology

Immunology basics

Record keeping

Communication

Multi-tasking

Lab operations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in related science

Master's or equivalent with 3+ years experience

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Western blotting

Centrifuge

Excel

Outlook

Job description

University of California, San Francisco seeks a Junior or Assistant Specialist to help establish a new translational immunology program focused on neuroimmune diseases. You will develop and troubleshoot protocols, manage lab operations, handle specimens from clinical trials, and contribute to data interpretation and manuscript preparation.

The role involves mouse models, human samples, flow cytometry, and cell engineering strategies for neuroinflammatory research, with opportunities for