"Staff Research Associate"

The Staff Research Associate (SRA) II will participate in the investigation of the cardiopulmonary health effects of inhalation of tobacco smoke and other air pollutants. The SRA II will be under direct supervision of Dr. Mehrdad Arjomandi. The SRA II will assist with collection and processing of human biological samples including blood, urine, sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, and resected lung tissue samples for further molecular and functional characterization of the immune and non-immune cells using a variety of ex-vivo and in-vitro assays such as flow and mass cytometry, genomics, and functional assays.

In addition, the SRA II will assist with maintaining and organize a cryo-biorepository of human biological samples including live-frozen primary human cells in liquid nitrogen and human plasma and BAL samples in ultra-cold freezers. The SRA II will also assist in maintaining accurate records for the biorepository as well as the associated clinical data from the participating human subjects.

The SRA II will also assist with recruitment, screening, coordination of the visits of the human subject participants who donate biological samples. The SRA II may also assist in performing tests such as pulmonary function testing, skin allergy testing, questionnaire administration and vital signs measurement.

Furthermore, the SRA II will maintain accurate data records, enter data, process, store, and ship biological samples, perform lab-based assays on human biological samples, assist in maintaining and monitoring all equipment and procedures for quality control, assist in trouble shooting discrepancies, ordering and stocking lab supplies and perform other duties as assigned.

This is a critical position requiring fingerprinting and background check prior to hire, as the incumbent will have direct access to controlled substances or hazardous materials and direct access to and is responsible for protected, personal and other sensitive data.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $28.04 - $45.09 (Hourly Rate).

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