Pediatric BioSpecimen & Molecular Analysis Associate

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a Staff Research Associate to support the CHAMP program, aiding the collection and processing of pediatric biosamples and integrating data for downstream analyses. The role emphasizes maintaining high-quality samples and collaborating with Bodansky and DeRisi labs to enable translational discovery.

The position requires basic immunology knowledge, lab skills, and proficiency with Excel, with supervision provided for complex

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of immunology.
• Computer proficiency, experience with Excel.
• Experience working with human biospecimens.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques: pipetting, preparation of buffers, serial dilutions, chemical weighing and handling.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform biochemical and molecular analysis (Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, IP) and state-of-the-art functional genomics assays (e.g. PhIP-Seq).
• Under supervision, perform human blood, biofluid, and tissue sample processing, tracking, and storage.
• Participate in general lab maintenance with other lab members, record keeping, preventive maintenance of equipment, environmental safety and approvals (CAR), as well as other duties as assigned.
• Help design specific and implement specific experiments at the discretion of the PI.
• Analysis and presentation of data.

Skills

Immunology basics

Excel proficiency

Pipetting

Biochemical techniques

Data analysis (basic)

Education

BA/BS in related science

Tools

Python

R

Job description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a Staff Research Associate to support the CHAMP program, aiding the collection and processing of pediatric biosamples and integrating data for downstream analyses. The role emphasizes maintaining high-quality samples and collaborating with Bodansky and DeRisi labs to enable translational discovery.

The position requires basic immunology knowledge, lab skills, and proficiency with Excel, with supervision provided for complex