Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

Full Time

72782BR

Job Summary

The Williams lab at UCSF’s Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology is a multidisciplinary team that focuses on bacterial macro molecular communication. The Williams Lab merges, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) single molecule reconstruction, with biochemical, genetic, and in vivo studies, to address fundamental issues in the physiology of bacteria. We are seeking a lab manager to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the day-to-day operations of the lab which includes but not limited to, ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies and stocks, overseeing equipment maintenance, managing chemical inventory, keep reagents organized and ensure the adherence to safety standards and biological compliance protocols, perform general lab maintenance of laboratory stocks of DNA, protein, and bacteria strains; keep financial records; prepare stock solutions, plates, and media; monitor equipment maintenance, cleaning staff, safety training, ensuring safety compliance, and lab member performance; and perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to daily lab operation, the candidate is expected to have a strong background in the use of standard techniques of molecular biology as well as exposure to Microbiology and Structural biology and assist with setting up experiments in bacterial molecular communications. The successful candidate should be independent, work successfully within and or with several different teams, and should have excellent communication skills.

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Department Description

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology (CMP) is a basic science department within the School of Medicine and performs specific research and training. CMP provides administrative and financial services to 15 core faculty members, 22 staff, 16 non-faculty academics, 37 postdoctoral scholars, and 21 graduate students.

Required Qualifications

SRA I: 

• BA/BS in natural sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, or related science and knowledge of and experience with the basic techniques or methods required by the position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use the internet as a resource for experimental tasks and literature searches
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Math skills required for everyday calculations
• Capability to learn/use basic statistical tools

• At least 1+ years of directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in either protein purification and biochemistry or bacterial genetics
• Experience using advanced techniques for imaging
• Ability to effectively use and maintain laboratory instruments such as freezers, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, shaker-incubators, thermocyclers and related instruments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structural biology techniques (cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography)
• Experience using advanced technologies for imaging
• Ability and desire to learn new experimental approaches

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)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm, occasional weekends may be required with prior approval.