Staff Research Associate III
Staff Research Associate III
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$ 28 - 45
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Job Description
The Wilson lab is looking for a highly motivated enthusiastic and organized Staff Research Associate I/II (SRA I/II) to assist in research aimed at deploying metagenomic next generation sequencing to improve the speed and accuracy of diagnostic tests in diseases such as TB meningitis. We also work on antigen discovery in various autoimmune and infectious diseases affecting the central nervous system. One of our main goals is to define the role of CNS derived B cells and antibodies in patients with a range of diseases such as multiple sclerosis NMDA receptor encephalitis COVID19 and other rare or novel autoimmune encephalopathies.
To aid in the labs efforts the SRA I/II will assist the lab with processing blood and cerebrospinal fluid from patients around the world with neurological diseases. They will then perform various downstream experiments with these samples such as PCR and next generation sequencing.
As we work with precious patient samples that typically must be processed as soon as they arrive in our lab some scheduling flexibility and a positive attitude are important. In return you will receive the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology and unique fascinating patient populations in a collaborative work environment. We are an innovative passionate group of researchers and hope to find someone who shares our commitment to the exciting work we are doing.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $28.04 $45.09 (Hourly Rate).
- Minimum one year of prior experience working with human biological samples
- Minimum one year of prior experience with NGS library preparation
- Experience with or understanding of basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR gel electrophoresis next generation sequencing immunoprecipitation and bacterial cell culture
- Ability to draft routine reports and keep accurate records of work performed
- Actively seeks opportunities to increase skills and expertise
- Able to learn complex tasks with general instruction. Able to use experience to perform a variety of new techniques
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Department Description
Throughout the Department of Neurology at UCSF our mission is to deliver superb patient care to apply stateoftheart translational research methods to discover the causes of and treatments for human nervous system disorders and to educate each generation of medical students neurology residents and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering crossdisciplinary interactions among scientists around the world we accelerate the pace of discovery and champion the Universitys global health initiatives.
About UCSF
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research graduatelevel education in the life sciences and health professions and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the worlds leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer neurodegenerative diseases aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism respect integrity diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education discovery and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
