Junior or Assistant Specialist
Listed on 2025-12-07
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist -
Healthcare
Clinical Research
Application Window
Open date: December 2, 2025
Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 2, 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 descriptionJunior or Assistant Specialist
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Junior/Assistant Specialist interested in contributing to and gaining experience in human synthetic biology and cell engineering. Under the direction of Professor Wendell Lim, the specialist will apply cutting‑edge approaches to develop next‑generation cell therapies, including smart immune cells designed to recognize and kill cancer cells or to treat other challenging diseases such as autoimmune disease and neurodegeneration.
The selected candidate will contribute to a team in the performance of laboratory and investigative procedures by conducting a variety of experimental techniques such as molecular cloning, culture and engineering of primary humans and mouse cells, flow cytometry, and in vivo preclinical mouse models of disease. The successful candidate will receive detailed technical training and will execute cellular assays to collect, analyze and compile data in support of our research.
Additionally, the specialist will be expected to assist with managing day‑to‑day lab operations, perform general lab duties and be a positive lab citizen. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated candidate seeking in‑depth experience in cutting‑edge biomedical research.
Our mission is to support the development of the next generation of cellular therapies. We engage in translational research in partnership with research groups at UCSF to develop cutting‑edge engineered immune cell therapeutics and prepare them for the clinic, as well as develop novel cell technologies for future therapeutic solutions for disorders such as cancer and autoimmunity.
Learn more about our research here:
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to research results on an on‑going basis. Usually conducts routine aspects of research projects. Influences short range and limited scope activities. Errors, though potentially significant, are usually limited in scope due to close supervision of individuals.
Interactions with OthersOrganizes projects within workload to ensure goals are met. Meets routinely with supervisor. Contributes to common laboratory tasks and maintenance of shared reagents and materials. Able to train others in specialized tasks within their own area of expertise.
QualificationsRequired:
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
- Wi…
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