Sneddon Lab - Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a full-time Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist in the Sneddon lab. The role focuses on pancreatic development and type 1 diabetes, utilizing stem cell biology, developmental biology, genomics, and tissue engineering.

Responsibilities include culturing human pluripotent stem cells, mouse husbandry and transplantations, FACS analysis, and genomics techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4+ years of research experience for Junior rank.
• Master's degree or equivalent with 3+ years of research experience for Assistant rank.
• Master's degree or 5–10 years of research experience for Associate rank.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new methods and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Culture human pluripotent stem cells.
• Handle mouse husbandry and transplantations.
• Perform FACS analysis.
• Apply genomics techniques in the project.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to learn new methods

Independent work

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years research experience

Master's degree or bachelor + 3+ years research experience

Master's degree or 5–10 years research experience

Job description

Position Description

The Sneddon lab is seeking highly motivated applicants for a full-time position as a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist in our group. The primary focus of our laboratory is pancreatic development and type 1 diabetes, and we employ the tools of stem cell biology, developmental biology, genomics, and tissue engineering. The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing work in these areas, with specific duties including human pluripotent stem cell culture, mouse husbandry and transplantations, FACS analysis, and genomics techniques. The position represents an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of translational research in a highly collaborative scientific environment. Depending on performance and workload, opportunities for independent research, mentorship of other trainees, and scientific writing will be available.

Required Qualifications

• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) or four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Must have (or be in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Assistant rank.
• Must have (or be in the process of obtaining) a master’s degree or five to ten years of research experience to be appointed at the Associate rank.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with culturing human pluripotent stem cells.
• Prior experience with mouse handling.
• A 2-year commitment is preferred.

Salary range for this position is $55,000-$88,000.

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