Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Level Specialist - Transplant Surgery
Division of Transplant Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking to hire a Specialist to work with other members of our lab focused on translational research in cell transplantations. This position will be involved in developing novel methods for the insulin-secreting pancreatic islet cell transplantations to cure diabetes.

Responsibilities will include molecular biology-related techniques (RNA and DNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, RT-PCR, Next-Generation Sequencing, Protein expression analysis, Western blotting, Immunofluorescence staining, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation, and ELISA), cell culture and physiology-related techniques especially for the pancreatic islets (Islets isolation from rat pancreas, culturing and handling islets, Viability assay, Glucose-stimulated insulin response testing, Oxygen consumption rate measurement), animal techniques (feeding and care of rodents, basic animal techniques including tail vein injections, IP injections, and tissue harvesting), laboratory maintenance and organization, and other duties as assigned. It is our intention for the selected candidate to contribute meaningfully to projects, have opportunities to present their work, and co-author peer-reviewed publications.

Candidates who have experience in the following areas are preferred: experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry (RNA and DNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, RT-PCR, Next-Generation Sequencing, Protein expression analysis, Western blotting, Immunofluorescence staining, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation, and ELISA, experience in tissue culture (cell line generation, maintenance), and experience in animal techniques (feeding and care of rodents, basic animal techniques including tail vein injections, IP injections, and tissue harvesting).

Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in biology, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field or at least 4 years of research experience.

Specialist appointed at the Assistant rank must have a master's degree (or equivalent degree) in biology, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field or baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.

Specialist appointed at the Associate rank must have a master's degree (or equivalent degree) in biology, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field or at least 5-10 years of research experience.

Specialist appointed at the Full rank must have a PhD (or equivalent degree) in biology, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field or at least 10 or more years of research experience.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 - $181,800.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04847.

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.
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