Staff Research Associate

MED-ZSFG-PULM

Full Time

85969BR

Job Summary

The Metcalfe Lab in the UCSF Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Pride Hall is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Associate to work as part of a research team investigating new tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics and drug-resistance. The SRA will be involved in complementing a Mycobacterium tuberculosis knockout mutant to investigate the impact of (~1500) specific mutations on bedaquiline resistance both in vitro and in a mouse model.

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 $28.04 - $45.09 (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 mission of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) is to provide comprehensive medical care for the community, to develop innovative research aimed at elucidating basic mechanisms of disease, and to translate its research activities into both new clinical initiatives and a rich training environment for the next generation of academic physician scientists.

The Metcalfe Lab in the UCSF Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, is focused on TB diagnostics and drug resistance, and how leveraging understanding of the fundamental biology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be used for better tuberculosis treatments.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position or an equivalent combination
• Experience with standard microbiology procedures such as media preparation, culturing, DNA extraction, etc.
• Basic molecular biology techniques including PCR and cloning.
• Experience working in a BSL-2.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related science and experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position.
• Experience working in a BSL-3.

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

009617 SRA 2 NEX

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm