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Junior Specialist in the Costello Laboratory in the Brain Tumor Research Center

Under direct supervision, the Junior Specialist will provide technical and administrative support to the investigators in the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Research Center. This research entails biological and genomic studies of brain tumors in human tissues and cell lines to discover new cancer mechanisms and novel effective treatments for patients suffering from brain tumors. The Junior Specialist will contribute to laboratory management as well as the collection of high-quality data for our research team. Specific duties include: performing cell biological experiments using novel small molecular therapeutics, genetic editing with Crispr-CAS and gene knock down; genomic and epigenomic assays suh as HiC, Chip-seq or RNA sequencing; additional molecular experiments may include PCR, RNA and DNA isolation and sequencing library preparations; data analysis using standard methods and potentially bioinformatics depending on the applicants background; placing supply orders and resolving housekeeping issues; and assisting with the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts.

Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) and commit to the role for a minimum of two years. At least one year of experience in cell and molecular biology or cancer studies in mice is preferred. Applicants' materials must list qualifications, pending or otherwise, upon submission. Applicants must have obtained the required degree for the Junior Specialist rank by the time of hire.

See Table 24B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $49,000 - $52,200.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04440.

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 that 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.