Junior or Assistant Specialist - Schjerven Lab

Application Window

Open date: August 21, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Feb 21, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Junior or Assistant Specialist - Schjerven Lab

We are seeking a self-motivated team member for a Junior or Assistant Specialist position to join our team. The responsibilities include providing support to the lab in various general laboratory tasks and performing research on pre-defined projects. We seek a person who is genuinely interested in research, with strong collaborative skills and teamwork attitude, attention to detail and reliable recordkeeping, and the ability to work independently and meet project goals and timelines with minimal supervision within defined tasks.

Our lab works on transcriptional regulation in the development and disease of the immune system, using both mouse models and human cells to study hematopoietic development and malignancies, including autoimmunity and blood cancers. The lab utilizes a broad spectrum of molecular and cellular biology methods. We use multiple mouse models, flow cytometry, CRISPR-derived technology for functional studies, next generation high-throughput sequencing for omics analysis, and various other approaches depending on project needs.

The successful applicant will support and actively participate in ongoing research projects and will have the opportunity to learn from the academic research environment  candidate will be expected to assist with managing day-to-day laboratory operations, including ordering, mouse colony maintenance, laboratory organization, maintenance and inspection. We are seeking at least a 1-year commitment, with 2 years preferred. This is an in-person position at the UCSF Parnassus campus.

The position is well suited for candidates seeking additional experience in a biomedical research laboratory before pursuing graduate school. The Schjerven lab and the UCSF Parnassus community provide opportunities to enhance academic skills such as scientific presentation and discussion to help prepare for graduate school.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of relevant research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a master’s degree (or equivalent) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Experience in general laboratory work, including one of the following: mouse colony maintenance, molecular biology, cell culture/cell biology, flow cytometry, immunological techniques, microscopy, or generation (and analysis) of next-generation high-throughput sequencing. The applicant is only required to have previous experience in one of the above wet-lab areas, as training will be provided in other areas as needed.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Strong attention to detail and strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a given work day, and manage time accordingly.
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.
• Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience culturing mammalian cells, mouse handling and care, flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 2-5 required (contact information only)

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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