"Junior Specialist Department of Dermatology"

Job Description

The junior research specialist position is in the Bastian lab in the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mission Bay. The research projects are focused on melanoma disease mechanisms and involve collecting patient samples, culturing cell lines and working with mouse models. Applicants who intend to participate in research before applying to graduate school are encouraged to apply. The specialist will perform molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, animal genotyping, Western blot) and staining techniques for tissues and cells (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, light microscopy, etc). In addition, the specialist will assist with animal experiments (handling, anesthesia, injections, colony maintenance, breeding, euthanasia, tissue harvesting, simple surgery). Additional tasks include ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and assisting with general laboratory maintenance and compliance.

Department Description

The mission of the Department of Dermatology is to be a world leader in the care of patients with skin diseases through outstanding clinical service, education, training, and research.

Required Qualifications

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to clearly document experiments.
• Organizational skills with ability to work independently and assess need for interaction with supervising researcher.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adhere to all campus safety policies.
• Demonstrated motivation and conscientiousness.
• Scientific curiosity and a desire to contribute.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: None required.
• Candidates must meet the requirements by the time of appointment.
• Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and accurate color discrimination.
• The position requires excellent manual dexterity and familiarity utilizing delicate instrumentation.
• Occasionally lifts and/or carries objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work involves possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.
• Long periods of standing and/or sitting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory research experience.
• Experience with animal handling.
• Education: knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.

Application Instructions

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05612 by submitting a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for three references.

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)