Junior​/Assistant​/Associate Specialist- Manglik lab

Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist – Manglik lab

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California, San Francisco

The Manglik lab at UCSF is recruiting a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist. This person will serve to support ongoing research in the structural and biochemical basis of signaling biology and drug discovery. The position involves maintaining day-to-day laboratory operations, including ordering reagents, managing inventory, and maintaining accurate laboratory documentation and records. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with experimental workflows in cell culture, protein biochemistry, and drug discovery assays.

• Junior Specialist – Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) 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) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established research protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
• Interest in long-term research training prior to graduate or PhD studies.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Application materials must state qualifications or if pending upon submission.

• Familiarity with basic molecular or cell biology techniques.
• Experience with protein biochemistry, cell culture, or other wet lab biology.
• Previously served as a lab manager for an academic lab.

Please apply online, with a CV, cover letter, and three references. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000-$91,100.