Junior or Assistant Specialist - Schjerven Lab

Application Window

Open date : August 21, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Sep 5, 2025 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.

Position description

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 of the positions include providing support to the lab in regard to various general laboratory tasks, and perform research on pre-defined projects. We therefore seek a person who is genuinely interested in research, with strong collaborative skills and teamwork attitude, attention to detail and reliable recordkeeping skills, and that also has 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, and we use 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 to answer our research questions. 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 and methods based on the need of the research projects. The successful applicant will support and actively take part in ongoing research projects, and will have the opportunity to learn from the excellent and active academic research environment at UCSF as a whole. The 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, but 2-year timeline is preferred. This is an in-person position at the UCSF Parnassus campus. The position is well suited for candidates who are looking for additional experience in a biomedical research laboratory before pursuing graduate school. The Schjerven lab and the UCSF Parnassus community as a whole provide multiple opportunities to enhance academic skills such as scientific presentation and discussion, that will help prepare the candidate for graduate school.

Required Qualifications :

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess (or be in process of obtaining) a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) 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 degree) or a baccalaureate degree with three or more 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 any 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 :

Application Requirements

Document requirements :

Reference requirements :

Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05760 .

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$70,700.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and / or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility / certification, medical licensure, etc.).

Cover Letter

Reference requirements

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job location

San Francisco, CA