Part-time Staff Research Associate

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Full Time

84740BR

Job Summary

The lab does research involving 3D cell culture, molecular biology, optical microscopy and mouse cancer models. Our lab is interested in tissue structure and answering questions such as: How do tissues form during development? How do these structures break down during aging and cancer? How can we engineer tissues for regenerative medicine and disease modeling? Please see our lab website for more details: https://gartnerlab.ucsf.edu/

This position provides support to the research investigating early oncogenic events in the mammary gland by assisting and carrying out projects involving mouse husbandry, optical microscopy, single cell analysis, 3D cell culture and organoid maintenance. Also, provides support for lab maintenance, organization and ordering. This position is 50% research and 50% general lab maintenance and management.

This is a part-time position with an end date 3 months from the start date.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $30.89 - $49.68 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department's research focuses on understanding fundamental biochemical mechanisms underlying health and diseases, which are key to developing new and more effective diagnostics and medications. The Department's basic research not only identifies new drug targets for small molecule drugs, it also develops the tools and methods to discover such targets and therapies to more rapidly determine their efficacy and safety at the molecular level thus improving the efficiency of the drug discovery process and potentially leading to improved therapeutics.

The lab does research involving 3D cell culture, molecular biology, optical microscopy and mouse cancer models. Our lab is interested in tissue structure and answering questions such as: How do tissues form during development? How do these structures break down during aging and cancer? How can we engineer tissues for regenerative medicine and disease modeling? Please see our lab website for more details: https://gartnerlab.ucsf.edu/

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS with a degree in a related science and two or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position and demonstrating technical expertise in these areas; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience working with animals

Preferred Qualifications

NA

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009611 SRA 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

01-Sep-2025

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday