Junior or Assistant Research Specialist - Fattahi Lab

$53,100 - $68,300/Yr

UC San Francisco Academic - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

About the position

The Junior or Assistant Research Specialist position at the Fattahi Lab, UCSF, focuses on conducting basic and translational research on the peripheral nervous system, utilizing human pluripotent stem cells for disease modeling, drug discovery, and cell therapy. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in various research projects, providing valuable experience for candidates aiming for further academic or medical training.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and laboratory management duties
• Performing basic stem cell culture techniques
• Conducting immunohistochemistry
• Engaging in basic molecular biology
• Utilizing microscopy and data analysis

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent degree, or at least four years of research experience for Junior rank
• Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience for Assistant rank
• Solid biology background with coursework in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology
• Familiarity with wet lab techniques
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities