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STAFF RESEARCH ASSOC IATE I (UCSF-SAN FRANCISCO)
By | February 2, 2010
University of California, San Francisco
Position Title: STAFF RESEARCH ASSOC IATE I
Position Type: Career
Percentage: 100%
Job Summary:
The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is the premier Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Northwestern United States with an extensive track record of exciting breakthroughs in cancer research. The lung systems genetics project is supported by a generous grant from The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to eradicating lung cancer, through research, early detection, education, prevention, and treatment. The incumbent will perform PCR, DNA-RNA extraction, etc.; will work closely with the lung systems genetics project team to do a wide range of microarray and other molecular genetics work in order to identify novel therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers in human lung cancers; and will perform other duties as assigned. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn a variety of leading edge genome analysis techniques while working in an outstanding institution.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS in biology or related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; basic knowledge of PCR; excellent pipetting Skills; ability to hear robotics and alarms; Microsoft Office skills; meticulous, organized, lab bench Skills; excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work with small components; and the ability to work accurately and learn quickly
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to write Excel macros and knowledge of R; experience with robotics; liquid handlers, printers, imagers, and mass spec instruments; experience with sample preparation for sequencing; experience with ABI 7900 QPCR instruments; experience with DNA, RNA, Protein extraction, and WB; experience with DNA microarrays; exceptional computing skills; knowledge of SNP analysis, epigenetics, expression analysis, and how to perform NCBI nucleic acid searches and queried; familiarity with AB, Sequenom, Microsoft Excel, and R software packages.
In order to be considered for open positions at UCSF, you will need to submit your resume through our online application process. Once you complete the online application process, you will receive an email confirming that your submission has been received. Submitting your resume to UCSF opens the door to many immediate and ongoing job opportunities. Your resume will remain active in our applicant database and you will be able to update it as needed.
To submit your resume online go to:
http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers
Apply specifically to requisition 31878BR. Please note ad code ICRL/31878BR in the ad code field in your applicant profile.
An email address is required for you to submit your resume. If you do not have access to a PC with Internet Explorer, you may drop in to use the PC terminals available during working hours in our main Human Resources office, at 3333 California Street, Suite 305, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our staff will be there to answer any questions about the process.
Visit our Human Resources web site at www.ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers for information about other job opportunities. UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse workforce.
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