Guna Lab - Junior/Assistant Specialist

Guna Lab - Junior/Assistant Specialist
Biochemistry and Biophysics
UC San Francisco

The Guna lab is seeking applicants for a Junior/Assistant Academic Specialist position using cutting edge functional genomics and biochemical techniques to understand how membrane proteins get made in human cells. This position would involve working with a range of techniques including CRISPR screening, protein purification, cell culture and in vitro assays. This position is ideal for a candidate with a background in biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology who is interested in gaining further experience in an academic laboratory working at the boundary of multiple disciplines. There would be an emphasis on developing skills that would make the applicant competitive for both academic and industry roles.

General responsibilities would involve designing and executing experiments, recording data, and interpreting findings. More information about the Guna lab can be found at https://www.gunalab.org.

Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) with 3 or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Assistant rank.
• Good time management, communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the following would be greatly preferred:
  • Cloning
  • Mammalian tissue culture
  • Flow cytometry
  • Protein expression and purification

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05512 with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

• 2 required (contact information only)

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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "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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