Staff Research Associate - human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)

The laboratory of Dr. Luke Gilbert is recruiting for a Staff Research Associate (SRA). The successful SRA will immediately contribute to our research in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models and will be responsible for conducting hypothesis-driven research projects using new CRISPR approaches to study cell fate decisions in multicellular human iPSC models and multiomics across space and time. Under supervision, the researcher will be responsible for contributing to NIH-funded projects using iPSC cells, iPSC directed differentiation, primary cells, and organoid culture as well as single cell multiomics approaches. The researcher will participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts to build human iPSC-based models to uncover the molecular basis of developmental processes and disease states. Additionally, the researcher will be part of a team that performs complex experiments including using genome scale screens, genetic interaction mapping and genome engineering to better understand the genetic and epigenetic causes underlying cancer initiation and progression. The researcher will be supervised by senior scientists and will work with other research associates as part of a collaborative team. The researcher will conduct experiments, analyze experimental results, and contribute to manuscripts and progress reports. Our lab cares deeply about individualized mentorship and are keen to recruit applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $28.04 - $45.09 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in natural sciences (preferably biology or chemistry) 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.
• Practical knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques and cloning
• Sterile technique and mammalian cell culture skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Math skills required for everyday calculations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with nuclear gene function
• Familiarity with Statistics
• Familiarity with R or Python
• Experience in sophisticated cell biology techniques including flow cytometry and work with sophisticated human cell models including iPSC-derived cells or primary cells
• Familiarity in studying the effects of specific genes across cell types and disease areas.