Make your Impact on Society
Are you looking to make a profound difference? Join a culture of revolutionary research that is looking to eradicate HIV. This position is funded and hired through NCIRE- The Veterans Health Research Institute, which is affiliated with San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), a world leader in HIV/AIDS research and treatment. The incumbent will be working within the laboratory of world-renowned HIV expert, and UCSF Principal Investigator, Dr. Steven Yukl on the campus of the San Francisco VA Medical Center via NCIRE.
Dr. Yukl is looking for a Staff Research Associate who is interested in making his/her mark on society by advancing the lives of those living with HIV.
Current antiviral medicines have revolutionized the lives of those with HIV, but there is more to do. Below are listed the essential functions and requirement for this existing research opportunity:
Essential Functions:
- Provide services supportive to the mission of the laboratory, including ordering and maintaining supplies, assisting with compliance and lab safety protocols
- Design and execute experiments using cellular, biochemical, and molecular biology techniques, including DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, real time PCR, droplet digital PCR, and other techniques
- Process human biological samples, including isolation of cells from blood and tissues; store and ship samples
- Perform in vitro HIV infection and propagation experiments
- Maintain detailed written record of work performed
- Perform analysis of experiment results and findings, including data collection, entry, and graph creation
- Produce written reports detailing results of experiments and analysis of results
- Adhere to data security requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
- BA, BS, or equivalent degree
- Knowledge of principles and practice of cellular and molecular biology
- Related work experience (laboratory-based research) desirable
- Working knowledge of safety standards in laboratories
- Excellent organizational skills
- Careful attention to detail; ability to accurately follow experimental protocols
- Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities to achieve desired goals.
- Ability to think creatively, solve problems, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
- Computer literacy with full working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Familiar with basic data analysis techniques
- Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
The San Francisco Bay Area is globally known as a leader in biomedical research and innovation. This area has an ingrained culture of collaboration and economic and civic vitality. The research environment will include employees from NCIRE, UCSF, and the SFVA, which are all known for supporting and administering cutting edge, outstanding research with HIV.
By joining us, you join not only our mission but scientific movement.
For more information about NCIRE -- The Veterans Health Research Institute or to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit us at www.ncire.org and select job #20-0014 or you may apply directly, by cutting and pasting the below link into your browser:
https://rew21.ultipro.com/NOR1032/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=777
NCIRE --The Veterans Health Research Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Per San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance, NCIRE - The Veterans Health Research Institute will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories
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