Research Associate II - Core Immunology Lab

Staff Research Associate II - Core Immunology Lab Division of Experimental Medicine

Full Time

Job Code: 88255

The Core Immunology Lab (CIL) is a fee-for-service core facility that supports clinical and translational research. CIL is housed within the UCSF Division of Experimental Medicine (DEM) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and further supported by the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR). The Core Immunology Laboratory provides specimen processing support for studies of the pathogenesis and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other immune disorders;

training and education in flow cytometric and immune-based assays, and development, optimization and standardization of new assays for Clinical Research studies. As part of the UCSF Core Immunology Laboratory at ZSFG, the incumbent will primarily be performing lymphocyte isolation and cryopreservation from blood and tissue biopsies under GCLP and basic flow cytometry. As the incumbent successfully learns specimen processing, she/he may be taught other genomics, proteomics, and cellular assay procedures in the laboratory including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, single cell cDNA preparation, advanced flow cytometer operation and analysis of flow cytometry data.

This position will fulfill the need for additional technical support for ongoing and planned studies. In addition, this position will provide support to industry collaborations. We’re about creating exceptional experience for our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population to develop and grow careers in a team‑oriented environment focused on research. Every employee, at every level, begins their career at UCSF learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity.

Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it. The Division of Experimental Medicine is a translational, wet lab research unit comprised of 8 immunological research groups consisting of 10 faculty members and 65+ staff, trainees, and post‑docs. Our labs use cutting‑edge technologies to answer clinically important questions about host‑pathogen interactions across globally devastating infectious diseases, including HIV, Malaria, SARS‑CoV‑2, and Tuberculosis.

Our division aspires to be an actively anti‑racist group. We welcome applicants who will contribute to our institution‑wide efforts celebrating our cultural backgrounds and be resolute in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism activities. Visit our website [(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).] for salary, benefits, and union representation details.

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 $28.04 - $45.09 (Hourly Rate).

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The mission of the Division of Experimental Medicine, based at the San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) Medical Center, is to understand the human immune system so that lifesaving therapies and vaccines can be developed to protect against chronic infectious diseases of global importance, such as HIV/AIDS; and to establish a training environment that fosters patient‑oriented research, both here and abroad.

• 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.
• Molecular biology, Microbiology and / or Immunology research or laboratory background
• Proficiency in various computer programs, including Word and Excel and proven ability to quickly learn and optimize new programs
• Ability to follow…