Staff Research Associate I/II

PEDS-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Full Time

75157BR

Job Summary

The Prahl Lab is seeking a highly motivated Staff Research Associate to work as part of a research collaboration investigating the immune response to vaccination including SARS-CoV-2 in early childhood/pregnancy cohort.

Duties in San Francisco will include performance of cellular immunology assays, mostly based on flow cytometry (Cytek Aurora spectral flow cytometer, FACS ARIA cell sorter, and LSRII cytometers) or ELISpot, development and validation of new flow panels and assays, data management, as well as using software to analyze high parameter flow data.

Additionally, evaluation of humoral immune responses including ELISA and multiplex bead assays. The candidate will be expected to process human blood and saliva samples including PBMC separation and cryopreservation. They will also assist in a biorepository of human specimens and will help with storage and location management for the Prahl lab and many collaborations. May assist with developing with new procedures to apply these assays to hypothesis-driven research projects.

In addition, the candidate may be expected to train new lab members in basic skills of PBMC separation and cryopreservation, saliva, and breast milk processing and basic immunology techniques. The research associate will help to apply these assays to hypothesis-driven research projects, working closely with postdoctoral fellows and other senior lab members while receiving additional direct mentorship from the PI.
The purpose of this position is to perform cellular and humoral immunology assays on human blood samples from clinical research studies currently in ongoing early childhood/pregnancy cohorts evaluating responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination. The Staff Research Associate will be primarily located in San Francisco, California. This position will focus on the support of grant-funded research projects in San Francisco and collaborations across the Bay Area. The successful candidate will possess exemplary communication and organization skills.

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Department Description

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest and most complex departments in the School of Medicine. The department is comprised of 19 divisions employing over 400 faculty, 83 fellows, 84 residents, 31 Post Docs and non faculty academics and 170 staff. The Department has annual clinical income from inpatient and outpatient activities totaling over $90 million and annual extramural funding (contracts and grants) exceeding $40 million. The department ranks 17th in the nation among Pediatric departments for funding from the National Institutes of Health.

The Department’s clinical enterprise is based at the 183-bed UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, the 191-bed UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and at a number of outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing the Department with an unsurpassed opportunity to meet the needs of infants, children, and young adults throughout the Bay Area. In 2019, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked in all 10 children’s specialties in U.S. News and World Report

Required Qualifications

SRA I

• 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;
• Knowledge/experience performing sterile tissue culture and cellular/immunology/molecular techniques
• Outstanding written, verbal, and organizational skills with meticulous record keeping
• Ability to handle sensitive clinical information appropriately
• Ability to work with human specimens
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to work with a team and in a self-directed manner, meet deadlines, communicate issues, train others
• Ability to perform calculations related to preparing media and solutions, planning and interpreting experiments
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Knowledge of various cell culture procedures and advanced laboratory techniques, such as: cell-based assays using Elispot and Flow Cytometry-based platforms, molecular techniques, and others
• Ability to work independently under general supervision as well as with team
• Ability to adapt and use good judgment when making decisions
• Ability to work with and train staff of wide range of educational backgrounds
• Ability to prioritize work and delegate responsibility and tasks appropriately
• Excellent communication and organization skills

SRA II: In addition to above

• BA/BS degree in biology or a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience with immunology, including flow cytometry/mass cytometry

• Sterile tissue culture ability and experience, preferably with human samples

• Familiarity with laboratory software programs including FlowJo, Stata, Excel, R programming software
• Flexible schedule – ability to work evenings and weekends as required by experimental protocols

Preferred Qualifications

NA

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009617 SRA 2 NEX

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Location

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Weekends optional