Junior Specialist Department of Dermatology

Junior Specialist Department of Dermatology

Job Description

The junior research specialist position is in the Bastian lab in the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mission Bay. The research projects are focused on melanoma disease mechanisms and involve collecting patient samples, culturing cell lines and working with mouse models. Applicants who intend to participate in research before applying to graduate school are encouraged to apply. The specialist will perform molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, animal genotyping, Western blot) and staining techniques for tissues and cells (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, light microscopy, etc). In addition, the specialist will assist with animal experiments (handling, anesthesia, injections, colony maintenance, breeding, euthanasia, tissue harvesting, simple surgery). Additional tasks include ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and assisting with general laboratory maintenance and compliance.

Department Description: The mission of the Department of Dermatology is to be a world leader in the care of patients with skin diseases through outstanding clinical service, education, training, and research.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to clearly document experiments.
• Organizational skills with ability to work independently and assess need for interaction with supervising researcher.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adhere to all campus safety policies.
• Demonstrated motivation and conscientiousness.
• Scientific curiosity and a desire to contribute.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: None required.
• Candidates must meet the requirements by the time of appointment.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and accurate color discrimination.
• The position requires excellent manual dexterity and familiarity utilizing delicate instrumentation.
• Occasionally lifts and/or carries objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work involves possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.
• Long periods of standing and/or sitting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous laboratory research experience.
• Experience with animal handling.
• Education: knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05612 by submitting a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for three references.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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.

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