Ma Lab-Specialist

University of California San Francisco

$55K — $194K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree or equivalent in immunology, molecular/cell biology, or related science, or four years of relevant research experience.
  • Assistant rank requires a master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with at least 3 years of research experience.
  • Associate rank necessitates a master's degree or equivalent or 5-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Full rank candidates must hold a terminal degree or have 10+ years of specialized experience.
  • At least one year of experience with murine and human immunology studies and molecular techniques including CRISPR and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with principal investigators and lab members.
  • Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and assist in experimental designs.
  • Conduct experiments involving mouse models and human cell studies.
  • Perform and oversee critical experimental assays including CRISPR and flow cytometry.
  • Assist in bioinformatic analyses of single cell RNA sequencing data when applicable.

Benefits

  • Access to state-of-the-art lab facilities and cutting-edge techniques.
  • Opportunities for training on specialized assays and equipment.
  • Engagement in collaborative research with experienced scientists.
  • Potential for professional growth within an academic environment.
Full Job Description
Application Window

Open date: August 12, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Feb 12, 2027 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

Specialist

This position requires a motivated, organized person that can communicate and coordinate well with others and has experience and interest in cutting-edge systems biology approaches. The applicant will need previous academic laboratory experience, but training on specific assays and equipment will be provided. The applicant will need to be comfortable with research with both experimental mice and human cells. Flow cytometry, cell signaling, and CRISPR screening assays will be integral to the research. The employee will split time ~10/90 between lab management and experimental assays. Experiments will be coordinated and in collaboration with the principal investigators and experienced lab members.

Qualifications:
• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in BA/BS in immunology, molecular/cell biology, or a related science or at least four years of research experience (e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, social science research methods, or creative activities).
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Specialists appointed at the full rank must possess (or in process of obtaining) a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• In addition to the above, one or more years of rigorous, directly related work experience following degree completion, with murine and human immunology studies, cell signaling, molecular biological techniques (DNA and/or RNA extractions, spectral flow cytometry, quantitative PCR, CRISPR editing). Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bioinformatic analyses of single cell RNAsequencing data.

Please apply online and submit curriculum vitae, cover letter, and the names of 3 references via AP Recruit at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05742 . Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Applicants must meet all required qualifications by time of hire.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800.

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
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)


Job location

San Francisco, CA

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