Nakamura Laboratory - Part Time Junior Specialist Position

Position Description

Part Time Junior Specialist Position – University of California, San Francisco

The Nakamura Laboratory in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UCSF is seeking a motivated scientist interested in human cognition and human-based studies.

The part time junior specialist will be working on translational research projects that focus on human cognitive function and developing innovative brain imaging approaches and analyzing molecular biomarkers to study molecular predictors of memory function in adult research subjects

Position Overview

The specialist will assist with study coordination and work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that includes oncologists, neurologists, radiologists, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students.

The specialist will assist with coordinating the collection of blood sample tubes from participating study subjects and work with team members to process the blood samples for subsequent genetic and protein analysis. The specialist will handle human blood samples and perform processing steps in the laboratory to isolate DNA and other molecules for analysis.

The specialist will help maintain accurate records and inventory of samples and prepare progress reports. We aim to provide valuable experience to prepare candidates for future career growth.

Required Qualifications

• BS or BA in a STEM major strongly preferred
• Prior laboratory experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records and documentation of experiments and data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are required, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Coordinate assembly of progress reports.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05879 . Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

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

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

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

San Francisco, CA