Staff Research Associate

PEDS-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Part Time

86672BR

Job Summary

The Prahl Lab is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Associate to work as part of a research collaboration investigating the immune response to vaccination including SARS-CoV-2 in early childhood/pregnancy cohort.

Duties in San Francisco will include performance of cellular immunology assays, mostly based on flow cytometry (Cytek Aurora spectral flow cytometer, FACS ARIA cell sorter, and LSRII cytometers) or ELISpot, development and validation of new flow panels and assays, data management, as well as using software to analyze high parameter flow data.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $28.12 - $33.57 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF, Department of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases & Global Health Division is involved in a variety of innovative research activities, including outcomes research, translational immunology, basic research in molecular pathogenesis and host-defense, as well as global health research in low-resource countries. We also have long-standing collaborations with scientists in other clinical and basic science departments at UCSF. The research is conducted on many aspects of chlamydial infections: the molecular epidemiology and pathogenesis of chlamydial STDs around the world, including Ecuadorian, Nepali and Vietnamese populations. The research on chlamydial STDs among adolescents will help to design appropriate interventions in this population. There is a collaboration with different biotech companies to develop a vaccine to prevent and ameliorate chlamydial related STDs among all age groups, to develop leading edge nanotechnology to study chlamydial disease pathogenesis, and to develop a readily deployable, cost effect and rapid-point-of-care test that can be used to screen for chlamydial infections not just in hospitals and clinical labs in developed countries but globally in inner city and rural clinics, and field sites worldwide.

Required Qualifications

SRA I:

• BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge/experience performing sterile tissue culture and cellular/immunology/molecular techniques
• Outstanding written, verbal, and organizational skills with meticulous record keeping
• Ability to handle sensitive clinical information appropriately
• Ability to work with human specimens
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to work with a team and in a self-directed manner, meet deadlines, communicate issues, train others
• Ability to perform calculations related to preparing media and solutions, planning and interpreting experiments
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Knowledge of various cell culture procedures and advanced laboratory techniques, such as: cell-based assays using Elispot and Flow Cytometry-based platforms, molecular techniques, and others
• Ability to work independently under general supervision as well as with team
• 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
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Knowledge/experience processing cord and/or infant blood.

• 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 equivalent experience/training.
• Experience with immunology, which may include flow cytometry/mass cytometry

• Sterile tissue culture ability and experience, preferably with human samples

• Familiarity with laboratory software programs including FlowJo, Stata, Excel, R programming software
• Flexible schedule - ability to work evenings and weekends as required by experimental protocols
• Experience processing cord and/or infant blood.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009613 SRA 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

50%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Variable