Junior Specialist - Ansel Lab

Junior Specialist - Ansel Lab San Francisco, CA Job Details $55,000 - $58,600 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Task prioritization Research data analysis Data manipulation Full Job Description Application Window Open date: April 7, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Thursday, Oct 7, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Junior Specialist Position - Ansel Lab The Ansel Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is currently hiring for a Junior Specialist position. The position will work on a research project aimed at dissecting RNA circuits that operate in T cells to regulate their function in immune responses. This project will employ primary cell and immortalized cell line culture, CRISPR genetics, molecular biology, and potentially mouse models of disease. The Junior Specialist will also contribute to other lab tasks such as restocking and preparing aliquots, but these support tasks will take less than 20% of the position's time.

Required Qualifications:

Junior Specialists must possess a baccalaureate degree or equivalent degree or at least four years of research experience Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities. Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team. Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines Prior experience with molecular biology including DNA cloning and RNA research. Prior experience with protein biochemistry Ability to manipulate and analyze data using R or Python coding environments Applicants must apply online with a CV, and the contact information of 3 references. Applicants' materials must list pending qualifications. Candidates must have required qualifications by time of hire. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) About UC San Francisco 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

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