Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

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. The SRA will be part of a research team investigating new tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics and drug‑resistance. Responsibilities include developing a Mycobacterium tuberculosis deletion mutant and its complements to study bedaquiline resistance mutations, and developing efficient methods for lysis, DNA extraction, and amplification of Mycobacteria to create rapid drug susceptibility testing assays.

The salary range for this position is $28.04 - $45.09 per hour.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range depends on work experience and internal equity. For union‑represented positions, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement. For more on UCSF benefits, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Metcalfe Lab focuses on TB diagnostics and drug resistance, leveraging fundamental biology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis for better treatments.

• 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, or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience working in a BSL‑2 laboratory.
• Experience with 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‑3 laboratory.
• Master’s degree in a related science and experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position.
• Knowledge of how to handle clinical specimens.
• Experience with small animal work.

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.

Position Location:

San Francisco, CA (Zuckerberg San Francisco General). Full Time;
Work Style:
Fully On‑Site;
Shift: Days, Monday‑Friday 8am–5pm.