Bose Lab - Specialist

The lab of Rohit Bose MD PhD at UCSF ( http://boselab.bio ), is searching for exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic research specialists. A practicing physician-scientist runs the lab, focusing on understanding how tumors evolve in different therapeutic environments. The lab uses clinically relevant immunocompetent cancer models to develop & test novel therapeutic strategies. Although primarily a lab-focused position, the candidate will also interface with clinical teams regarding patient data & samples. This position is a full-time in-person position with no remote component and is superb preparation for graduate or medical school. It requires an organized person with a talent for multi-tasking, as there are three components:

• The primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and operation of the lab.

• The secondary responsibility is to collaborate with other members on research projects.

• Exceptional candidates will lead their independent project(s), develop new ideas, be familiar with the literature, and participate in procuring funds, where appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist- Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant research experience.
• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of relevant research experience.
• Flexibility to receive scheduled clinical samples which can arrive after hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks precisely (plating cells, loading samples, etc.)
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidate's application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior lab experience from academic or industry (beyond coursework)
• Familiarity with any of the following: mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunostaining, immunofluorescence, molecular biology, use of mouse models.

Candidates interested in applying to graduate or medical school are encouraged to apply.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05527. Submit a cover letter summarizing prior/current research experience, the corresponding principal investigator names, and desired career goal in 3-5 years' time.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$188,200.

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.
* "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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