Junior Specialist - Erlebacher lab

The Junior Specialist will work in a basic/translational science laboratory on the UCSF Parnassus Campus that focuses on immunological and epigenetic features of pregnancy including why the fetus is not rejected by the maternal immune system, how labor induction is timed and controlled, and mechanisms of pregnancy complications (adrianerlebacherlab.org). Under the supervision of the PI, s/he will work independently on multiple projects and perform a variety of techniques, including:

1) Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining of tissue sections, including photomicroscopy
2) Molecular biology techniques including RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, western blots, and PCR primer design using online programs
3) Cell culture, including cell transfections and treatments, and lentivirus preparation
4) Mouse colony maintenance, including tailing mice for genotyping, weaning of mouse litters, preparation of tail DNA and PCR analysis, and record keeping
5) Isolation of cells from mouse tissues, and their analysis by a variety of techniques, including flow cytometry and qRT-PCR.

The applicant must be able to perform detail-oriented tasks, manage multiple tasks at any one time, prioritize and perform experiments with minimal surpervision, and have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service.

Required Experience, Skills:
Bachelor Degree in science or related majors, as well as familiarity with basic molecular biological, biochemical, and microbiological techniques. Candidates must meet the qualifications by the time of appointment. Candidate's CV or cover letter must required degree (or in process) upon submission.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05387, 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-$56,600.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment