Senior Lab Specialist - Flow Cytometry & Viral Immunology

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco Health, AG in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Specialist to support the Henrich translational virology/immunology lab with day-to-day sample processing and testing. The role involves designing high-parameter flow cytometry assays, training new users, and ensuring smooth operation of lab equipment.

You will assist with data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring junior staff and SRAs, while contributing to HIV and chronic viral infection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field or equivalent research experience.
• Experience with flow cytometry, viral-host assays, and data analysis.
• Willingness to train and mentor junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute high-parameter flow cytometry assays for in vivo, pre-clinical and translational studies.
• Train new users and supervise best practices for flow cytometry and viral-host assays.
• Manage daily operation of laboratory equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and collaboration with the scientific community.

Skills

Flow cytometry

RT-qPCR

Cell isolation

Data analysis

Mentoring

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree

Tools

Flow cytometry equipment

Quantification platforms

RNA quantification platforms

Job description

The University of California, San Francisco Health, AG in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Specialist to support the Henrich translational virology/immunology lab with day-to-day sample processing and testing. The role involves designing high-parameter flow cytometry assays, training new users, and ensuring smooth operation of lab equipment.

You will assist with data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring junior staff and SRAs, while contributing to HIV and chronic viral infection