University of California, San Francisco · 4 days ago
Junior Specialist, Paredes Lab
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $59K/yr
4+ years expThe University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior Specialist for the Paredes Lab in the Department of Neurology. The role involves conducting research on the cellular and molecular basis of perinatal human brain development, including data collection, protocol optimization, and coordination of daily activities related to research projects.
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Responsibilities
Actively contribute to publishable research through data collection and protocol optimization alongside experienced scientists, which will include collection and processing of human, piglet, and mouse brain samples
Collection and processing of immunohistochemistry on human, piglet and mouse tissue samples, confocal microcopy to image processed samples, and stereological analysis of relevant samples
Assist in qualitative studies operations like participant recruitment, collect and process samples and updating data
Immunostaining: testing of antibodies on our samples and subsequent running of experiments
Data analysis-quantification and image processing
Collect brain samples and keep inventory for our lab brain bank
The Junior Specialist will also be involved in coordinating the daily activities, which include participant recruitment, collecting and processing samples, maintaining data, and communicating with study teams for a qualitative arm of a CIRM-funded project
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position or at least four years of research experience
Familiar with immunohistochemistry and cyrosectioning
Ability to use Microsoft Office
Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
Communication and Organizational skills
Detail oriented; works with a high level of accuracy
Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment
Candidate's CV must state qualifications or if pending upon submission
Preferred
Ability to work independently
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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Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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