New 
Staff Research Associate
 University of California - San Francisco | |
$28.12
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 United States, California, San Francisco | |
| 1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map) | |
 Apr 07, 2026 | |
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This position is focused on research with biosamples from patients with multiple myeloma, to more deeply understand the biology of this disease and to develop more effective therapies. The research associate will be directly supervised by Dr. David Oh, who directs the UCSF Cancer Immunotherapy Laboratory which focuses on translational research at the intersection of immunology and oncology that seeks to understand mechanisms of response, resistance and toxicity with immune-based therapies; as well as Dr. Thomas Martin, clinical research director of Hematologic Malignancies at UCSF. In close collaboration with the UCSF Hematologic Malignancies Tissue Bank, the research associate will process samples from UCSF myeloma patients for downstream experimentation, and link these samples to additional relevant information that may be available.
Required Qualifications
BA/BS relevant to biomedical research or related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;Biomedical research lab experience, including tissue cultureKnowledge of and experience with flow cytometry, PCR and basic molecular biology techniquesExperience in lab maintenance and assisting team members.Experience with cell culture techniques including maintenance of cell lines, transfection techniques, isolation of RNA and DNAExperience with protein biochemistryExperience with cell culture techniques including maintenance of cell lines, transfection techniques, isolation of RNA and DNAAbility to learn new methods/techniques;Attention to detail is required throughout most proceduresExcellent organizational skills;Excellent oral/written communication and analytical skillsDemonstrated record of excellent attendance and reliabilityAbility to perform mathematical calculations to determine cell numbers and dilutions of stock chemical solutionsComputer skills at the level of using spreadsheet and word processing programs
Preferred Qualifications Experience with protein biochemistry 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 here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications :
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