What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Research Associate 1 position at University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health?
F_TEP-Campus Employees
Temporary Employment
82952BR
Job Summary
The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 3 months.
The Andino lab at UCSF has a Staff Research Associate opportunity. Under direct supervision and training, the Staff Research Associate will be responsible for laboratory research duties as well as some lab management duties. This position will be involved in experiments including enterovirus work, mammalian cell culture, macrophage infections, microscopy, molecular biology, gene expression analysis, mammalian cell transfections, immunoprecipitations, protein gels, Western blotting; and perform other duties such as lab ordering/organization.
We are looking for a candidate excited about cell-biological approaches, is eager to learn and comfortable with mechanistic thinking. The candidate will work with a team of scientists to help design, optimize, and perform experiments with the bacterial pathogen Legionella pneumophila. General lab managerial tasks such as cataloging and ordering reagents are part of the position, and other duties as assigned. In addition, independent research projects are available separate from the above describe duties. The Andino lab is a highly collaborative space that is pushing the cutting edge of host-pathogen biology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision and training, perform bacterial and mammalian culture and transformation, nucleic acid preparation, cloning, genetic screen, Western blotting, mammalian cell culture and transfection, infections, immunoprecipitations, protein expression and purification, protein gels, DNA gels
- Maintain stocks, reagents, laboratory equipment, perform other duties as assigned
- Lab coordination: coordinate operation of lab, organization strain databases, regulatory compliance, equipment repair, shipment of biological material
- Perform calculations, compile and summarize data, select methods of presentation, prepare charts, graphs, tables, etc.
- Draft report of problems, methods, results, and tentative conclusions
- Recognize irregularities and invalid results and troubleshoot accordingly
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Department Description
UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently and take initiative in designing experiments and solving problems; communication and organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to multitask effectively; excellent demonstrated record of accomplishment; ability to adhere to all campus safety policies.
- Knowledge of mammalian cell biology processes such as protein trafficking, transcription, translation.
- Able to perform standard microbiological techniques such as mammalian culturing.
- BA/BS in biological sciences or a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques and methods; culturing specific microorganisms such as viruses; generating and maintaining pure viral stocks; experience with mammalian cell culture (may be that which is acquired while in school).
- Experience performing cell-biology experiments.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
About UCSF
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 Values
UCSF 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Organization
TEP
Job Code and Payroll Title
009613 SRA 1
Job Category
Administrative Support, Research and Scientific, Temporary Employment
Bargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)
Employee Class
Temporary Employment
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
40 hours per week
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.
