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Job Location drjobs

San Francisco, CA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 28 - 45

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The broad research interests of the lab are in understanding the molecular mechanisms through which new gene expression patterns evolve in yeasts including fungal pathogens of humans. Applicant will conduct research in microbial genetics molecular biology and biochemistry involving but not limited to primer design PCR yeast and bacterial transformations gene disruption validation colony PCRs plasmid construction sequencing RNA extraction and sequencing quantitative realtime qPCR and functional analysis of microbial deletion mutants; perform general lab maintenance of laboratory stocks of DNA bacteria and yeast strains; update relevant databases; send requested strains out maintain equipment coordinate regulatory compliance.

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).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF including total compensation please visit: in a related science and one or more years of recent directly related work experience utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.

  • Laboratory experience either as an undergraduate or after graduation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team
  • Communication and organizational skills
  • Excellent demonstrated record of attendance and punctuality
  • Accuracy and attention to details
  • Independence and initiative in problem solving
  • Ability to adhere to all campus safety policies
  • Ability to multi task effectively
  • Analytical skills


  • Preferred Qualifications
    N/A

    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.

    The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a basic science department within the School of Medicine that performs scientific research training and teaching at Mission Bay and Parnassus Heights. It is also the home department for the multidisciplinary UCSF Immunology Program and Microbial Pathogenesis Program. The fields of Microbiology and Immunology encompass many aspects of human health and a goal of our research is to further the basic understanding of microbes and the immune system as well as translate this knowledge into improvement of human health. Research in the department focuses on areas related to infectious diseases immunology and cancer. Our department also provides advanced research training to Postdoctoral Fellows. Graduate students working towards their Ph.D. degree are enrolled in the Herbert W. Boyer Program in Biological Sciences (PIBS) or the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Graduate Programs depending on their research emphasis.

    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

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