Application Window

Open date: July 23, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Aug 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Jan 23, 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 description

Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Positions Available

UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The various laboratories in the UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry have Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Positions available immediately. Title and salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry includes diverse research in the areas of computational and synthetic chemistry, biophysics, chemical biology, systems and synthetic biology, enabling technologies, and drug discovery. Our department is characterized by a culture of collaboration and innovation in biomedical science.

We seek creative candidates who will assist in performing studies to address the fundamental questions in diverse areas relevant to our Department.

The individual may also be responsible for other lab management-related duties, including but not limited to, lab protocol submission, lab safety, facility inspection, lab database construction and maintenance, lab supply management and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist - Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of relevant experience
• The candidate must have at least one year experience working in a lab and research environment and proven ability to work well as part of a team and have enthusiasm for the practice of science.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidate's CV/cover must state required/or if pending qualifications upon submission.

Please apply online and submit your CV, cover letter, and three references through AP Recruit .

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$201,700.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

San Francisco, CA