Junior Specialist - Yue Lab

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

Job summary

The Yue Lab at UCSF is seeking a Junior Specialist to perform research independently and collaboratively, including designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments under the mentorship of the PI. Experiments mainly include whole-animal tissue clearing, lightsheet imaging, computational analyses, as well as animal behavioral tests, but may involve other research tasks as the project evolves.

This role also includes lab management tasks essential for smooth operation, such as lab organization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or Neuroscience (or equivalent) or four years of research experience.
• Hands-on research experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments under the mentorship of the PI.
• Lab management including organization, animal husbandry, ordering, administrative tasks and equipment management.

Skills

Hands-on research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences/Neuroscience or equivalent (or 4 years of research experience)

Job description

Position Description

Junior Specialist – Yue Lab

The Yue Lab at UCSF is seeking a Junior Specialist to perform research independently and collaboratively, including designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments under the mentorship of the PI. Experiments mainly include whole-animal tissue clearing, lightsheet imaging, computational analyses, as well as animal behavioral tests, but may involve other research tasks as the project evolves.

The junior specialist will also be responsible for lab management tasks that are essential for its smooth operation, including lab organization, animal husbandry, order placement, administrative work and equipment management.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field, or at least four years of research experience.
• Hands-on research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one of the following areas:
• Tissue clearing: Whole-animal tissue clearing, light-sheet or confocal imaging and data processing.
• Animal experiments: Basic husbandry, behavioral tests.

Applicants must apply online with a CV. Application material must list pending qualifications. Candidates must meet 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.).

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.

Disclosures

• 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