Staff Research Associate
23 hours ago
Staff Research Associate / Laboratory Manager
Pediatrics - Neonatology
Full Time
82084BR
Job SummaryThe Piao Lab at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a vibrant, medium-sized basic science laboratory studying neuroimmune signaling and its role in brain development, neuropsychiatric diseases, and neurodegeneration. We are part of the Department of Pediatrics and the Weill Institute for Neuroscience, in the brand-new Weill Neurosciences Building on the Mission Bay campus of UCSF. The lab currently has one research scientist, 6 postdoctoral fellows, one graduate student, and three technical staff performing experiments in mice, human cells, and brain organoids, with the long-term goal of discovering new immune-based therapies for disorders including autism, schizophrenia, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease.
This position is for a Lab Manager that will help to coordinate and oversee the research activities of the lab. The lab manager will be a key part of the lab, coordinating and communicating with lab personnel and serving as a liaison between the lab and the PI. This will include scheduling and calendaring of lab events, presentations, and retreats. The lab manager will also manage equipment maintenance and repairs, take primary responsibility for organizing reagents and laboratory samples, and perform other tasks needed to keep the lab running efficiently and effectively. As a staff scientist, they will also undertake research projects in collaboration with the supervisor and make innovative contributions, conduct independent research projects in the lab, such as analysis of immune cell populations in the brain by flow cytometry, histology, and other approaches in the setting of brain pathologies.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, administrative, social, and communication skills, will be able to independently troubleshoot and problem-solve daily laboratory challenges, and will possess a genuine interest in biomedical science and science administration. The candidate should have substantial prior bench and research experience, including in general molecular biology, immunology, and brain tissue histology.
The UCSF Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education and the clinical care of infants, children and young adults. Our dedicated faculty have earned national and international recognition for their accomplishments and receive millions of dollars annually in extramural research funding to advance care for kids.
Required Qualifications- BA/BS with a degree in a related science and two or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position and demonstrating technical expertise in these areas; and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Experience in a biomedical research setting.
- Experience working with rodents in a biomedical research setting.
- Experience in Mouse breeding and colony management.
- Experience in Mouse genotyping by PCR.
- Experience in Mouse anesthesia and blood collection.
- Experience in Basic molecular biology including gene cloning and sequencing.
- Experience in Reporting.
- Experience in Organizational skills.
- Experience in Communication skills.
- Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- Expertise in multi-color flow cytometry of immune populations in the brain.
- Expertise in brain histology.
- Expertise in neuroimmunology.
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
OrganizationCampus
Job Code and Payroll Title009611 SRA 3
Job CategoryResearch and Scientific
Bargaining UnitUniversity Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)
Employee ClassCareer
Percentage100%
LocationSan Francisco, CA
CampusMission Bay (SF)
Work StyleFully On-Site
ShiftDays
Shift Length8 Hours
Additional Shift DetailsMonday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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