Job Details

Bose Lab - Specialist

The lab of Rohit Bose, MD, PhD at UCSF is searching for exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic research specialists. A practicing physician-scientist runs the lab, focusing on understanding how tumors evolve in different therapeutic environments. The lab uses clinically relevant immunocompetent cancer models to develop & test novel therapeutic strategies. Although primarily a lab-focused position, the candidate will also interface with clinical teams regarding patient data & samples. The specialist will be an integral member of the research team. Thus, the position will require a degree of independence but is still under general supervision. This type of experience is a superb preparation for graduate or medical school. This a full-time in-person position with no remote component. It is a balancing act and requires an organized person with a talent for multitasking, as there are three components:

• The primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and operation of the lab.
• The secondary responsibility is to collaborate with other members on research projects.
• Exceptional candidates will lead their independent project(s), develop new ideas, be familiar with the literature, and participate in procuring funds, where appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist- Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with three or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant research experience.
• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of relevant research experience.
• Flexibility to receive scheduled clinical samples which can arrive after hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks precisely (plating cells, loading samples, etc.)
• skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidate's application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior lab experience from academic or industry (beyond coursework)
• Familiarity with any of the following: mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunostaining, immunofluorescence, molecular biology, use of mouse models.

Candidates interested in applying to graduate or medical school are encouraged to apply.

Please apply online with a CV, a cover letter summarizing prior/current research experience, the corresponding principal investigator's names, and desired career goal in 3-5 years' time, and two references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800.