Drug Discovery Research Specialist

Drug Discovery Research Specialist

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Neel Pasricha, MD is hiring a research specialist to join his lab at UCSF. The research is focused on the discovery and advancement of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for brain and related tumors, and the prevention of ADC-induced adverse events, including corneal toxicity. Approaches include quantitative immunofluorescence, cell culture including cell line development, in vitro functional assays, pharmacokinetics, and in vivo testing in rodent models.

Researchers will present data at scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and apply for research funding. Technical methods will include cell culture, fluorescence plate reader assays, molecular biology (PCR, ELISA, Western blot, transfections), immunocytochemistry, and working with rodents.

Required Qualifications:

• Junior Specialist - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Assistant Specialist - Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• Associate Specialist - Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Full Specialist - terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire.
• Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

To apply, applicants should provide a Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research (a brief description of your research interests), and the contact information for three references at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05373.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100 - $188,200.

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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