Research Associate Clinical Pharmacy - Limited Appointment

Job Summary

This position is supported by one‑time funding and is limited to a one‑year term. Dr. Winger’s research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of mutations in kinases and applying those findings to improve the care of children and adults with blood diseases and cancer. The posted position is for an entry‑level scientist who will carry out experiments under supervision initially and then more independently and carry out general laboratory maintenance tasks.

Experiments will include basic molecular biology experiments, including PCR, cloning, western blots, cell line generation, and tissue culture‑based experiments such as dose‑response assays. The person will also be expected to do basic work up, analyze, and present data. This position requires some prior research laboratory experience and the ability to follow directions closely and work with post‑docs and graduate students.

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This position is supported by one‑time funding and is limited to a one‑year term. Dr. Winger’s research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of mutations in kinases and applying those findings to improve the care of children and adults with blood diseases and cancer. The posted position is for an entry‑level scientist who will carry out experiments under supervision initially and then more independently and carry out general laboratory maintenance tasks.

Experiments will include basic molecular biology experiments, including PCR, cloning, western blots, cell line generation, and tissue culture‑based experiments such as dose‑response assays. The person will also be expected to do basic work up, analyze, and present data. This position requires some prior research laboratory experience and the ability to follow directions closely and work with post‑docs and graduate students.

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  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 $28.12 - $33.57 (Hourly Rate).

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The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is a multi‑faceted department with centers, laboratories, and educational programs with many locations at UCSF (Parnassus, Mission Bay and ZSFG) and throughout the state. It is home to a number of functional units, including the Center for Translational and Policy Research on Personalized Medicine (TRANSPERS), Drug Research Unit (DRU), Medication Outcomes Center (MOC), and the California Poison Control System (CPCS).

The department also delivers a substantial portion of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum at UCSF.

• BA/BS in a replated science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge or research experience in a laboratory.

• Comfortable with basic lab techniques such as pipetting
• Good collaborator and good at working with others

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.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work…