Associate/Full Research Specialist - Ashworth Laboratory

The Ashworth Laboratory at UCSF has openings for talented candidates to join our team as an Associate/Full Research Specialist. Our lab utilizes functional genomics, cell biology, CRISPR and small molecule screens as well as mouse modeling approaches to explore how genetics influence tumor response. Our current research is focused on finding new ways to leverage this information to develop novel cancer therapies. We have ongoing projects to investigate mechanisms of response and resistance to both small molecule inhibitors as well as immune cells. We are also engaged in multiple drug discovery efforts with both academic and industry partners.

The role of the Specialist will be to:

• Work independently and collaboratively to develop and implement in vitro and cellular assays to test small molecule inhibitors.
• Conduct research aimed at discovering novel genetic vulnerabilities and drug sensitivities in cancer cells.
• Train and mentor PhD students, postdocs, and other laboratory staff.
• Assist with ordering, maintenance of lab equipment and other lab organization.

Required qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess (or be in the process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or must have at least five to ten years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Full rank must possess (or be in the process of obtaining) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or must have at least ten or more years of research experience.
• Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.
• Applicants must have obtained the degree requirement for the Specialist rank by the time of hire.
• Applicants need to be self-motivated, fast learners, critical thinkers, and enthusiastic about science and medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experiments.
• At least 3 years working full time in a wet lab environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working with mammalian cell lines in culture.
• Experience performing basic molecular biology techniques, including molecular cloning, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, and protein expression analyses.

Preferred qualifications:

• Expertise in cancer biology.
• Experience performing gene transfer studies using lentiviral infection of human cell in culture.
• Experience with high-throughput imaging and downstream analyses.
• Experience with CRISPR-editing and pooled CRISPR screening techniques.
• Programming and/or bioinformatics skills.
• A PhD in cell biology or related field.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $67,400 - $173,900.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04557.

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
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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.