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University of California, San Francisco · 1 week ago

Part-Time Staff Research Associate

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time, Part-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date1+ years exp

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research. They are seeking a Staff Research Associate II to develop and validate genomic assays for infectious diseases and analyze host responses using RNA-Seq.

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Responsibilities

Develop and validate novel genomic assays for the diagnosis of infectious diseases
Analyze host responses by RNA-Seq to discriminate between infectious and non-infectious causes of illness
Use metagenomic next-generation sequencing for pathogen discovery
Validate target probe enrichment platforms to diagnose bloodborne infections
Develop and benchmark protocols for sequencing library preparation on the pocket-size MinION nanopore sequencer
Use metagenomic sequencing of patient cohorts to discover new viruses and pathogens in humans and in tick samples

Qualification

DNA/RNA molecular biologyGenomics experienceDiagnostic assay developmentBioRobots usageComputational biologyLINUX/UNIX familiarityWillingness to work with biohazardous material

Required

BA/BS degree in biology, chemistry, or related natural science, including significant laboratory course work in biology, biochemistry; and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in working with DNA/RNA in molecular biology, including cloning, PCR, and nucleic acid extraction
Experience in genomics – deep sequencing and/or microarrays
Experience in a genomics-related laboratory
Willingness to work with biohazardous material at Biosafety Level 2

Preferred

Skills and knowledge in the use of BioRobots
Computational background in genomics and bioinformatics
Skills and knowledge in diagnostic assay development
Background in computational biology
Familiarity with LINUX/UNIX

Company

University of California, San Francisco

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University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
dateFounded in 1864
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.ucsf.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (342)
2023 (308)
2022 (306)
2021 (241)
2020 (268)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$52.45M
Key Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant

Leadership Team

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Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
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Jimmie Ye
Professor
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