University of California, San Francisco · 2 months ago
Junior or Assistant Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $71K/yr
3+ years expThe University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior or Assistant Specialist in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy. The role involves conducting research related to clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis of drugs, with a focus on infectious diseases, while also contributing to scientific dissemination and training lab members.
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Responsibilities
Work on research related to clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis of drugs and related molecules, primarily in the field of infectious disease (e.g. malaria, HIV, COVID-19). This will include a mix of wet and dry lab work including but not limited to quantification method development and validation, study planning and coordination, clinical sample analysis, and pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic data analysis
Contributes to grants, manuscripts, presentations, and other forms of scientific dissemination by performing calculations, preparing figures/tables, and drafting methods
Assists in training students, post-doctoral scholars, and other members of the lab in the above techniques
Qualification
Required
Junior Specialist- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or at least four years of research experience
Assistant Specialist- Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or a bachelor's degree with three or more years of research experience
Intermediate knowledge of HPLC / LC-MS/MS
Demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPLC hardware and software and performance analysis and research, design, modification, and implementation of HPLC methods
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences
Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad problems related to drug analysis
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team
Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines
Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects
Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment
Application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission
3 required (contact information only)
Preferred
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Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
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Funding
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$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
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Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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