Research Scientist

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States University of California , San Francisco Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Scientist to join our team in the Shokat Lab at the University of California, San Francisco. The successful candidate will work closely with a postdoctoral fellow and a graduate student on the chemical synthesis and biological evaluation of covalent drug candidates targeting the most commonly mutated oncogene KRAS.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and perform synthesis of organic molecules and their characterizations
  • Purify recombinant K-Ras proteins with various codon 12/13 mutations
  • Maintain a few cancer cell lines
  • Develop and implement biochemical assays for the evaluation of covalent protein labeling and protein-protein interaction
  • Collaborate with the research team to design and execute experiments
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Scientific lab experience and comfort
  • Ability and desire to learn new experimental approaches
Preferred Qualifications
  • Basic skills on designing and performing synthesis of organic molecules, and their characterizations
  • Experience with molecular cloning and recombinant protein purification
  • Knowledge of biochemical assays, for example mass spectrometry-based covalent protein labeling, and fluorescence-based protein-protein interaction, etc.
What We Offer

The University of California, San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary range of $49,000 - $63,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please apply online at [insert link] with a CV, cover letter, and three reference contacts. We look forward to hearing from you


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