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University of California, San Francisco · 1 day ago

Staff Research Associate - Cancer / Neuroscience

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research. The Staff Research Associate I / II will conduct research on cell biology related to immune-associated diseases, perform various laboratory experiments, and contribute to research projects by generating datasets and testing hypotheses.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research on cell biology and its application to immune-associated diseases in the laboratory

Perform experiments involving gene cloning, tissue processing, cell culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, retroviral transduction, and other biochemical procedures

Breed, screen, immunize, and dissect transgenic mice

Help purchase and maintain equipment

Order supplies

Contribute to research projects by generating datasets and testing hypotheses using methods established in the lab including cell culture, flow cytometry, gene targeting using CRISPR-Cas9 and gene expression analysis

Qualification

Gene cloningCell cultureFlow cytometryCRISPR-Cas9MicroscopyBiochemical proceduresTransgenic miceR programmingPython programmingResearch laboratory experienceWillingness to commitNeuroscience backgroundCancer background

Required

SRA I: BA/BS degree in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Prior experience working in a research laboratory

Familiarity with pertinent laboratory techniques

Willingness to make a two-year commitment to the lab

SRA 2: In addition to the above, BA/BS 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

Preferred

MS in biology or a related field

Prior experience with R or Python programming

Neuroscience / cancer background

Company

University of California, San Francisco

University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.

Founded in 1864

San Francisco, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.ucsf.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (365)

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

Pamela Hudson

Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation

Jimmie Ye

Professor

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