Application Window Open date: August 18, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Feb 18, 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 descriptionJunior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Positions Available
UCSF Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences
The various laboratories in the UCSF Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences have a Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist Positions available immediately. Title and salary will be commensurate with level of experience.
The Department of Bioengineering & Therapeutic Sciences 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 will 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 and/or cover letter must state required qualifications (or if pending) 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 RequirementsDocument 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
