Job Summary
The Ernst Lab, in the UCSF Division of Experimental Medicine, at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, is hiring a Staff Research Associate II (SRA II) to work as part of a research team investigating mechanisms of immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, especially myeloid cell differentiation and trafficking, and antigen-specific T cell responses in tissues. The successful candidate must show documented proficiency in BSL2 and BSL3 biosafety, rodent handling and tissue harvest techniques, aseptic technique, and cellular and molecular immunology techniques including primary cell isolation, flow cytometry, and functional cell assays, as well as recombinant DNA technologies. Duties will include standard and repetitive technical laboratory procedures. The job will involve the ability to stand and walk for extended period during the work hours which is necessary to perform lab duties.
Department Description
We’re about creating exceptional experience for our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population to develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on research. Every employee, at every level, begins their career at UCSF learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it. The Division of Experimental Medicine is a translational, wet lab research unit comprised of 8 immunological research groups consisting of 10 faculty members and 65+ staff, trainees, and post-docs. Our labs use cutting edge technologies to answer clinically important questions about host-pathogen interactions across globally devastating infectious diseases, including HIV, Malaria, SARS-CoV-2, and Tuberculosis. Our division aspires to be an actively anti-racist group. We welcome applicants who will contribute to our institution-wide efforts celebrating our cultural backgrounds and be resolute in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism activities. Visit our website [http://tiny.ucsf.edu/EXPMsalary] for salary, benefits, and union representation details.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent experience/ training.
- Molecular biology, Microbiology and / or Immunology research or laboratory background
- Knowledge of various procedures and laboratory techniques, such as: BSL2 / BSL3 biosafety experience, rodent research techniques (euthanasia, tissue harvest, injections, genotyping and phenotyping), microscopy, sterile procedure, cell culture, immunology techniques (flow cytometry / FACS, ELISA), recombinant DNA techniques, reagent preparation, protein analysis by immunoblot, RNA isolation and qRT-PCR
- Proficiency in various computer programs and proven ability to quickly learn and optimize new programs
- Experience in shipping and handling of biohazard agents
- Must be open to working in ABSL3 setting
- Ability to adapt and use good judgment when making decisions
- Ability to work with, and train staff of wide range of educational backgrounds
- Ability to prioritize work and delegate responsibility and tasks appropriately
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum two years' post-graduation laboratory research experience in microbiology and / or immunology
- Certification in rodent handling
- Experience in biocontainment (Biosafety Level 3) facility
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