Research Associate, Research Scientist, Research Assistant​/Associate

Job Description

The Mueller Lab at UCSF focuses its efforts on developing new therapies for children with brain tumors. The Staff Research Associate (SRA) position engages in ongoing clinical and preclinical research in collaboration with UCSF and global colleagues in the field of pediatric neuro‑oncology.

• 40%‑learning, performing, and teaching in vitro and in vivo experimental protocols to investigate the biology of pediatric CNS tumors.
• 40% clinical sample processing—including blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or tumor tissues after surgical resection—for establishment of new tumor‑organoid and cell‑line models or clinically‑informative drug testing.
• 10% regular record‑keeping of experimental design and results.
• 10% learning, performing, and teaching lab management tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a related 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.
• Prior education in molecular and cellular biology as well as training in commonly associated experimental protocols.

Preferred Qualifications: None.

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.

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.

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