Bose Lab - Specialist

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Bose Lab - Specialist

The lab of Rohit Bose, MD, PhD at UCSF ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) is searching for exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic research specialists. A practicing physician-scientist runs the lab, focusing on understanding how tumors evolve in different therapeutic environments. The lab uses clinically relevant immunocompetent cancer models to develop & test novel therapeutic strategies. Although primarily a lab-focused position, the candidate will also interface with clinical teams regarding patient data & samples.

The specialist will be an integral member of the research team. Thus, the position will require a degree of independence but is still under general supervision. This type of experience is a superb preparation for graduate or medical school. This a full-time in-person position with no remote component. It is a balancing act and requires an organized person with a talent for multitasking, as there are three components:

• The primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and operation of the lab.
• The secondary responsibility is to collaborate with other members on research projects.
• Exceptional candidates will lead their independent project(s), develop new ideas, be familiar with the literature, and participate in procuring funds, where appropriate.

Position Description

Bose Lab - Specialist

The lab of Rohit Bose, MD, PhD at UCSF (  ) is searching for exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic research specialists. A practicing physician-scientist runs the lab, focusing on understanding how tumors evolve in different therapeutic environments. The lab uses clinically relevant immunocompetent cancer models to develop & test novel therapeutic strategies. Although primarily a lab-focused position, the candidate will also interface with clinical teams regarding patient data & samples.

The specialist will be an integral member of the research team. Thus, the position will require a degree of independence but is still under general supervision. This type of experience is a superb preparation for graduate or medical school. This a full-time in-person position with no remote component. It is a balancing act and requires an organized person with a talent for multitasking, as there are three components:

• The primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and operation of the lab.
• The secondary responsibility is to collaborate with other members on research projects.
• Exceptional candidates will lead their independent project(s), develop new ideas, be familiar with the literature, and participate in procuring funds, where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist
  - Master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant research experience.
• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of relevant research experience.
• Flexibility to receive scheduled clinical samples which can arrive after hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks precisely (plating cells, loading samples, etc.)
• 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.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidate’s application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior lab experience from academic or industry (beyond coursework)
• Familiarity with any of the following: mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunostaining,…