Structural Biology Junior Specialist — Neurodegeneration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (IND) invites applications for a Junior or Assistant Specialist in Structural Biology. The role centers on deciphering molecular bases of neurodegenerative diseases and involves isolating disease-relevant filaments, preparing samples for TEM and fluorescence microscopy, and supporting drug discovery efforts at UCSF's IND.

The successful applicant will have 2+ years in a lab, with protein purification, biochemistry and microscopy experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in biochemical, cell biological and microscopy laboratory techniques.
• Two or more years in a laboratory setting with protein biochemistry, biochemistry or related methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines at UCSF.

Responsibilities

• Apply biochemical, cell biology and microscopy methods to support drug discovery and research.
• Isolate and prepare samples for TEM and fluorescence microscopy to aid structural characterization.
• Collaborate with IND and UCSF teams to advance structural biology studies.

Skills

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Microscopy

Laboratory techniques

Education

BA/BS in Biochemistry or related Biological Science field

Master's degree or BA/BS with 3+ years research experience

Job description

University of California, San Francisco (IND) invites applications for a Junior or Assistant Specialist in Structural Biology. The role centers on deciphering molecular bases of neurodegenerative diseases and involves isolating disease-relevant filaments, preparing samples for TEM and fluorescence microscopy, and supporting drug discovery efforts at UCSF's IND.

The successful applicant will have 2+ years in a lab, with protein purification, biochemistry and microscopy experience, and strong