IND (Neurodegenerative Dis)

Full Time

71192BR

Job Summary

The IND Laboratory Research and Development Engineering Technician provides engineering technician support to the department to sustain and develop research programs in BSL-2* and BSL-3 facilities. The departmental mission is to discover cures for neurodegenerative diseases. The institute is composed roughly of 100 scientists, postdoctoral fellows and technicians.  Due to significant growth in faculty size, research output, and advancement of biological technologies, the department requires a biological research professional to perform moderately complex engineering assignments to sustain and develop our drug discovery research effort.  Engineering activities include design, development, construction, assembly of scientific equipment, testing of experimental systems, operation of analytical systems, establishment of performance specifications, and documentation of scientific results. 

Under the supervision of the IND Lab Manager, the guidance of the Sandler Neurosciences Center Building Engineer, and scientific mentorship with IND faculty, the IND Lab R&D Engineering Tech uses professional engineering concepts to perform moderately complex engineering assignments to sustain the general operation of a large (approx. 26000 square ft) lab on the Mission Bay campus, implements new and optimizes existing scientific laboratory instrumentation, and works on engineering assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors to conduct experimentation and expand scientific research capabilities.  In addition, the person in this position will be required to foster and strengthen personal and professional relationships within the IND and with affiliated vendors and field engineers outside of the UCSF umbrella for the repair of a complex scientific instrument.

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Department Description

The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) at UCSF is pursuing a cutting-edge blend of basic science and clinical medicine to provide outstanding care to those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 1999, the IND is committed to creating therapeutics that will halt diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, CreutzfeldtJakob disease and dementia resulting from traumatic brain injuries. The IND is poised to make serious contributions to this struggle at the frontier of neuroscience and medicine. The mission of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases is to discover causes and develop cures for these illnesses with an innovative program of basic research and clinical medicine. The IND is directed by Nobel Laureate Stanley Prusiner, MD.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 3+ years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity.
• Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
• Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007119 RSCH AND DEV ENGR 2

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm