What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior or Assistant Specialist- Mullins Lab position at University of California - San Francisco?
Open date: November 29, 2023
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Junior or Assistant Specialist- Mullins Lab
Department of Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology
University of California, San Francisco
Under general supervision (and after appropriate training), the candidate will perform cell biological experiments on both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells involving light and electron microscopy; to perform routine cell culture of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell lines. The eukaryotic cells will include established mouse lines such as B16-F10. The prokaryotic cells will include the thermophilic archaean Sulfolobus acidocaldarius. Follow established protocols to purify proteins and assay their biochemical activities. These proteins will include important elements of the cytoskeleton such as actin and the regulatory factors that control the assembly of actin filaments. Under general supervision, help to design and perform biochemical experiments aimed at reconstituting essential cellular processes from purified components.
Required Qualifications:
Junior Specialist- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a field relevant to biomedical research, such as biochemistry, biology, biophysics, or bioengineering.
Assistant Specialist- A master's degree or a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to biomedical research, such as biochemistry, biology, biophysics, or bioengineering with 3 or more years of research experience.
At least six months of biomedical research lab experience, either during undergraduate education or after graduation.
Candidate's must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidate's CV must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience working in a research lab
- Experience with protein purification, especially using an AKTA purification system
- Experience with high-resolution light microscopy, especially fluorescence microscopy
- Troubleshooting problems with protein purification and/or protein stability
- Dealing with cell culture contamination
- Designing recombinant DNA constructs for use in expressing fluorescent fusion proteins in live cells
- Optimizing conditions for preparing cells for scanning electron microscopy
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04831, with a CV, cover letter, and two references (contact information only).
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300-$65,900.
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 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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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.
Salary : $51,300 - $65,900
