Junior Specialist - Melanoma Molecular Discovery Lab

The Melanoma Molecular discovery laboratory investigates melanoma, with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic vulnerabilities. Our focus includes the study of oncogenes, tumor suppressors and genomic instability. This Junior Specialist position offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge genomics approaches and functional studies in a collaborative environment within the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mission Bay and Mt. Zion. The research projects are focused on melanoma disease mechanisms and involve culturing cell lines, quantitating mRNA and protein levels, CRISPR perturbations, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloning. Applicants who intend to participate in research before applying to graduate school are encouraged to apply. The specialist will perform molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, Western blot) and staining techniques for tissues and cells (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, light microscopy, etc). The mission of the Department of Dermatology is to be a world leader in the care of patients with skin diseases through outstanding clinical service, education, training, and research.

Required Qualifications:
* Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
* Scientific curiosity and a desire to contribute.
* Organizational skills with ability to work independently.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to adhere to all campus safety policies.
* Demonstrated motivation and conscientiousness.
* Attention to detail and ability to clearly document experiments.
* Knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
* Previous experience using artificial intelligence to analyze tissue images

Preferred Qualifications:
* Previous laboratory research experience.
* Familiarity utilizing delicate instrumentation.

Physical Requirements:
* Occasionally lifts and/or carries objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
* Work involves possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.
* Long periods of standing and/or sitting.

Please apply online with a CV. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Candidates must have the required qualifications by time of appointment.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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