Junior Specialist - McCormick lab

The Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a full time Junior Specialist. The responsibilities for this position will include research involving tissue culture, molecular cloning, generation of knock out/-in cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9 techniques, protein interaction analysis, signal transduction pathway analysis, expression of recombinant proteins, preparation of samples for mass spectrometry analysis and possible mouse work. This position is for one year (with the possibility for renewal) and suitable for an individual with skills in biological sciences who is looking to gain research experience on the way to further career development, such as going on to PhD training. Areas of specialization include signal transduction focused on the RAS signaling pathway,
molecular biology, cancer biology and cancer therapeutics.

Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study such as biochemistry, molecular biology and/or genetics, or related field.
• Must have previous experience in laboratory work.
• Have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in tissue culture, electrophoresis, DNA manipulation techniques (molecular biology), western blotting, immunoprecipitation, transfection and flow cytometry.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $56,600.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05406.

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
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