Position working Title: Imaging Specialist

Payroll Title: Junior, Assistant or Associate Specialist

Department: Neurology

Location: Joan and Sanford I. Weill Neurosciences Building, UCSF Mission Bay Campus

Type: Full time

About us:
The Innovation Core at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences is a cutting-edge microscopy facility located in the located in the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Neurosciences Building on the UCSF Mission Bay campus. As a designated Leica Center of Excellence, we provide access to state-of-the-art commercial microscopy equipment but also support the adoption of pre- commercial microscopes for innovative research programs. The Weill Imaging core supports imaging efforts of many labs at UCSF with modalities including confocal, super-resolution and high throughput imaging.

Job description
We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled individual to join our team at the Innovation Core. As an imaging specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the core's activities and collaborating with researchers to facilitate their imaging needs. This position reports to the Core Manager and the Core Oversight Committee.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of all microscopy instruments to ensure optimal performance.
• Train and assist core users in the proper operation of microscopes, emphasizing high- quality imaging and instrument longevity.
• Provide user support and troubleshooting assistance for imaging-related issues.
• Train and guide users in data collection and image processing/analysis
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate work documentation.
• Perform core related administrative duties (record maintenance/billing/Health and Safety protocols etc.)
• Participate in core-provided training courses to enhance skills and knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• Junior Specialist - A bachelor's degree in biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist -master's degree in biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - master's degree in biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or a related field, or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Previous experience working in laboratory research at an academic medical center (>6months).
• Prior experience using light microscopy systems and familiarity with light microscopy concepts/theory.
• Effective communication skills, good customer service and professional attitude.
• Ability to multitask and communicate, liaise, and work with staff, students, faculty, and outside vendors.
• Ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties, and research protocol maintenance related to research studies and/or scientific/engineering projects.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidate's CV or cover letter must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with some open source and/or commercial image analysis software and packages (e.g. FIJI, cellprofiler, OMERO, QPath, Imaris, AIVIA, Arrivis LASX...)
• Experience in image analysis and/or bioinformatics and proficiency in coding (preferably Python)
• Experience with Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and In situ hybridization (ISH)
• Experience with advanced imaging modalities including super-resolution, label free imaging, lightsheet etc.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05529, with a CV, cover letter, and two references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$85,000.

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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.
* "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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