Junior Specialist | UCSF Investigational Cellular Therapy Group at the Human Islets and Cellular Transplantation Facility (HICTF)
Department of Laboratory Medicine

This compensated one year internship will focus on quality activities in support of cell and gene therapy within the UCSF Investigational Cellular Therapy Group at the Human Islets and Cellular Transplantation Facility (HICTF). Quality control activities include the design and conducting of experimental systems, developing new assay systems, testing and qualifying protocols, establishment of performance specifications, and documentation. Quality Control Interns may be assigned duties within a single discipline.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team. The successful candidate will join a highly skilled quality team within the UCSF Investigational Cellular Therapy Group that is pushing the boundaries of medicine by developing, engineering, and manufacturing promising new cell therapy products for a variety of indications including cancer, autoimmunity, infectious disease, and inherited hematologic and immune disorders. In this role, you will play a crucial part in qality support of viral and non-viral gene editing approaches. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and researchers to contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge cell-based therapies.

• Ability to interact with multiple facets of the cell & gene therapy industry.
• Mixture of didactic and hands-on training from the QC and QA functions within ICT.

Some examples are as follows:
o Quality Control
PCR, flow cytometry, analytical assay development, product safety testing.
Aseptic technique, cell culture, cryopreservation of cells, environmental monitoring, materials procurement, inspection, and release, stability testing, protocol development and report writing.
o Quality Assurance
Knowledge and enforcement of GMP/GDocP, federal regulations/requirements, FACT and industry standards, and Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance and improvement.
o Other
Involvement in quality improvement and/or research projects, participation in meetings and other group functions, Human Subjects Protection training program

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, bioengineering, or related field) or at least four years of research experience.
• Strong understanding of cell biology and basic laboratory techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments of moderate complexity
• Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the development of innovative cell-based therapies.
• Candidates must meet all of the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
  
• Candidate's CV must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree.
• Experience with cell culture techniques and aseptic processing.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software.
• Previous internship or research experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05492, with a CV, cover letter, and two references.

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

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
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf