MED-CORE-RHEU

Part Time

71314BR

Job Summary

One of our major objectives is to understand the mechanism of virus-host interaction, and the goal of the project in which this position is involved is to clarify the mechanism of HIV latency in primary CD4+ T cells.
The Staff Research Associate II (SRA II) will play an important role in supporting various experimental efforts in the lab. The SRA II will interact primarily with the PI.
We are seeking a highly motivated SRA II to participate in this exciting project. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing lentivirus. Required skills include tissue culture human cell line and produce, concentrate, and titrate lentiviruses.

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Department Description

The Division of Rheumatology is a part of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at UCSF. The mission of the Rheumatology Division includes research, teaching and patient care. The Division has activities at multiple sites including Parnassus, Laurel Heights and Mission Bay. The Division runs several clinical practices, conducts basic and clinical research, and educates medical students, residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral scholars. In addition, the Division has significant and complex financial and administrative relationships with DOM and the UCSF Medical Center, as well as large patient care programs, large clinical, federal, and privately supported research programs and seven faculty laboratories. The Rheumatology Division has 17 full-time faculty, nine clinical fellows, seven post-doctoral research fellows, seven WOS faculty, and 23 research and administrative staff. The Division has a sponsored research portfolio of $10+ million per year including over 40 sponsored awards, as well at the Russell Engleman Rheumatology Research Center which has an endowment principal of $30 million and generates income of $1.3 million per year in support of its clinical, research, training, and service missions. The PREMIER Center is a P30 resource-based core center funded by NIH / NIAMS. Its mission is to promote research in precision medicine across the UCSF campus through the provision of specific services, consultations, educational activities, and pilot funding.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Recent research experience in a virology laboratory.
• FACS analysis.
• Coursework experience with general cell culture techniques including maintenance of cell lines, isolation of RNA and DNA.
• Computer skills including the use of Microsoft office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and software for data analysis (e.g. FLOJO).
• Must be able to perform routine calculations (E.g., preparation of chemical reagents and serial dilutions).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and with external contacts in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a scientific research team

• Ability to work well in a team environment with heavy workloads and tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experiences in producing and measuring lentiviruses (2nd and 3rd generation lentiviral vector with VSV-G pseudotyping, HIV-based vector, HIV infectious molecular clones, etc).

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

009617 SRA 2 NEX

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2024

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Part-Time 4-8 hours per week