Staff Research Associate

Job Overview

This role involves conducting research using biosamples from patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, with the aim of gaining deeper insights into the disease’s biology and contributing to the development of more effective treatment options. The associate will work under the guidance of Dr. David Oh, who leads the UCSF Cancer Immunotherapy Laboratory focusing on translational research exploring immune therapy response and resistance, and Dr. Thomas Martin, the clinical research director for Hematologic Malignancies at UCSF.

Responsibilities

The associate will collaborate closely with the UCSF Hematologic Malignancies Tissue Bank to process patient samples for subsequent experimental analysis and correlate these samples with additional patient data when available.

Required Qualifications

• A BA/BS degree in biomedical research or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with basic biomedical research methodologies.
• Laboratory experience including tissue culture.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry, PCR, and basic molecular biology techniques.
• Skills in maintaining lab operations and supporting team members.
• Competence with cell culture practices, including maintenance of cell lines, transfection methods, and isolation of RNA and DNA.
• Experience in protein biochemistry is preferred.
• Ability to quickly acquire new techniques and methods.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills alongside analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistent attendance.
• Mathematical skills to perform calculations for cell counts and solution dilutions.
• Computer literacy for spreadsheets and word processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with protein biochemistry techniques.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco is a premier institution devoted exclusively to health sciences. It is renowned globally for its cutting-edge biomedical research, advanced graduate education, and exceptional patient care. UCSF boasts a distinguished history of Nobel laureate achievements and leads in fields such as cancer and neurodegenerative disease research.

Diversity and Inclusion

UCSF values diversity and seeks candidates who embrace professionalism, respect, integrity, and excellence. The institution is strongly committed to fostering an equitable environment and nurturing a diverse workforce that reflects inclusive values and supports cultural competence.

Employment Equity

UCSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Compensation

Salary offers will depend on experience and equity within UCSF's classification system and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements for union positions. For further details about compensation and benefits, UCSF offers comprehensive information on their official compensation portal.