Cyster Lab - Junior Specialist

Job Overview

Mar 04, 2026

Open date:
February 10, 2026

Most recent review date:
Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Tuesday, Aug 10, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Job location:

San Francisco, CA

The Cyster lab at UCSF has a Junior Specialist opportunity. Under direct supervision and training, the Junior Specialist will be responsible for laboratory research duties including molecular biology, mouse handling and genotyping, bacterial culture, mammalian cell culture, preparing tissues from mice for flow cytometric analysis, preparing and cutting tissue sections, performing microscopy, and other duties such as helping with lab supplies ordering and organization.

The candidate will work with a team of scientists to help genotype mice, prepare lymphoid cells and tissue for analysis, culture cells, and perform flow cytometric analyses. General lab managerial tasks such as cataloging and ordering reagents are part of the position, and other duties as assigned. Independent research projects may also be available separate from the above described duties. The Cyster lab is a highly collaborative space that is pushing the cutting edge of immunology research.

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent degree or at least four years of research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in designing experiments and solving problems.
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to work harmoniously and respectfully with others.
• Strong organizational skills including being able to follow a busy schedule.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent demonstrated record of accomplishment.
• Ability to adhere to all campus safety policies.
• Knowledge of and experience with basic mammalian molecular and cell biology processes and techniques.
• Able to work with mice.

• Experience working with mice (handling, genotyping, tissue collection).
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with immunofluorescence microscopy.
• Experience with performing lab work with extreme accuracy and attention to detail.
• Training in immunology theory and techniques.

Applicants must apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05949 with a CV and the contact information for 2 references. Applicants must have all required qualifications at time of application. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with its PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

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