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Title - Assistant Specialist

Department overview/summary of role
The CoLabs are a collection of integrated laboratories specializing in infrastructure and technologies. It seeks to revitalize the model for core resources by capitalizing on critical personnel and cutting-edge technologies and driving collaboration across disciplines.

The Disease to Biology (D2B) CoLab/Combes Lab is a collaboration-based research lab that focuses on profiling the immune system in a variety of diseases and health conditions, which include cancer, viral infection, autoimmune diseases, neurodegeneration, and a host of other diseases and disorders. As the D2B CoLab, we use cutting edge technologies such as multiparametric flow and mass cytometry, bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, and other high-dimensional assays to define the state of the immune system in both patients and healthy individuals. Our ultimate goal is to better understand the immunological context of different diseases in order to expand and improve immunotherapies.

The duties of the Assistant Specialist include:

• Process of mouse and/or human specimens; including but not limited to blood isolation, tissue digestion, cell isolation and potentially other specimen types.
• Data analysis of flow and mass cytometry, bulk and single-cell RNAseq, and other data types within their assigned projects and with corresponding embedded scientist, with oversight from the D2B Director.
• Make simple calculations to prepare buffer and antibody staining as well as prepare summary from data generated performing immuno-profiling.
• Conduct mini-experiments for the optimization and improvement of new specimens, work on other projects, and/or SOPs.
• Lab maintenance, such as maintaining lab stocks, ordering, upkeep of lab notebook, protocols, and other documents.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Experience in oncology, immunology, molecular biology.
• Experience in flow/mass cytometry and/or bulk/single-cell RNAseq.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in R, Python, or other bioinformatic-related programming languages.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $59,200-65,900.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04675 with cover letter, CV, statement of research, statement of contributions to diversity, and contact information for three references. Applicant materials must list current qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of application.

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.