Application Window Open date: November 13, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, May 13, 2028 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionCenter for Diagnostic Innovation - Professional Research Series
Biochemistry and Biophysics
UC San Francisco
The Center for Diagnostic Innovation is currently recruiting in the Professional Research Series in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop new diagnostic technologies
- Adapt new assays to existing diagnostic technologies
- Adapt or develop sequencing technologies, such as Illumina or Roche, for diagnostic assays
- Use molecular biology techniques to develop immunoassays, PCR assays, sequencing (NGS) assays
- Use modern immunoassay technologies such as the Luminex platform
- Will provide direction and oversight to a research assistant and/or CLIA CLT/HLT personnel for development and/or assessment of new diagnostic assays
- Interface with Laboratory Medicine, CLIA lab directors, Research PIs, and UC Administration
- Construct assay performance and economic impact models for diagnostics
- Evaluate new biomarkers for viability as new diagnostic assays
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in the biomedical sciences (Immunology, Human Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field)
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of postdoctoral or staff scientist work in biomedical sciences
- Expert knowledge of next-generation sequencing systems and protocols
- Expert knowledge of diagnostic assay evaluation
- Demonstrated track record of scholarly excellence
- Demonstrated track record of working with the administration of large institutions
See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $120,300-$257,100.
Please click here to apply with a cover letter, CV and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all the qualifications at the time of appointment.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
- Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference requirements- 2 required (contact information only)
Job location San Francisco, CA
