Surgery

Full Time

68482BR

Job Summary

The Staff Research Associate II (SRA II) will be under direct supervision of the Chief of Surgical Oncology, in the Department of Surgery at UCSF. The individual will perform research and analytical functions in support of the team in the surgical oncology translational laboratory. In addition, the individual will provide administrative support for the surgical oncology translational laboratory effort. Research projects involve immunologic, molecular, genetic, and cellular-based studies to examine the phenotype and function of immune cells in infiltrating metastatic deposits from solid tumors. These studies are performed, in part, on tumor samples from preclinical murine models, human cells, and patient-derived tissues. The findings will have direct translational impact on current and future clinical trials using immunotherapy for patients with cancer.

Department Description

The mission of the UCSF Department of Surgery is threefold: to develop the next generation of leaders in surgery; to provide outstanding quality clinical care that is cost effective, yet compassionate; and to make significant advances in scientific knowledge and clinical practice through basic and clinical research. Care of patients is what attracted our faculty and residents to surgery, and it continues to be our main focus. 

The Department is comprised of eleven divisions that include Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplant Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. Our surgeons provide care at locations throughout greater San Francisco including: UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus (Moffitt-Long Hospital), UCSF Medical Center at Mt. Zion, UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, and Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland. Our residents also rotate through UCSF Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, and California Pacific Medical Center.

Required Qualifications

•    BS/BA degree in a related science (i.e. biology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or biophysics) and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Previous laboratory experience in biology or medical research
•    Familiarity with tissue cell culture and molecular biology techniques
•    Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are a must

Preferred Qualifications

•    Master’s or MD in the life sciences or a Ph.D. in Immunology and Tumor Biology
•    Experience in T-cell immunology
•    Past postdoctoral appointment(s) or experience working in a lab within UCSF will be considered a plus

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)

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

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