Staff Research Associate

MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Full Time

81182BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Hair Analytical Laboratory (HAL) analyzes antiretroviral, anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB), antibiotic, and controlled substance concentrations in hair (but may include other biological specimens such as urine, dried blood spot (DBS), whole blood, plasma, serum, nail, saliva, etc.) in the context of HIV and TB prevention and treatment studies using assays that are developed and validated according to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA's) guidelines for bioanalytical methods and the National Institute of Health's (NIH's) Division of AIDS' (DAIDS) Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance Program (CPQA). This position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining high quality regulatory functions in the laboratory.

This HAL Staff Research Associate II position will assist senior analysts and train and mentor junior analysts to determine drug concentrations in samples utilizing validated high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC)-tandem mass spectrometric (LC/MS/MS) bioanalytical methods.

The purpose of this position is to design, develop, and execute a variety of analytical methods to quantitate antiretroviral, anti-TB, antibiotic drugs, controlled substances, and/or other biomarkers using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), primarily in hair samples (but may include other biological specimens, such as urine, DBS, whole blood, plasma, serum, nail, saliva, etc.), for pharmacokinetic, compliance, and efficacy studies. Techniques may include, but not limited to, protein precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), and solid phase extraction (SPE). The successful candidate will have some knowledge and engage in analytical LC/MS/MS method development, validation, and the assaying of clinical samples in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and National Institute of Health (NIH's) Division of AIDS (DAIDS) Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance (CPQA) regulatory guidelines. In addition, the candidate will also be required to prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Analytical Validation Reports (AVR) for submission to Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance (CPQA); respond to inquiries from CPQA; train and mentor new staff members after successfully completing and understanding internal laboratory SOPs; operate and calibrate analytical instruments; use and calibrate micropipettes; prepare, analyze, run, and interpret data; and thoroughly document in lab books, log books, and paperwork.

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.

The salary range for this position is $28.04 - $45.09 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division's work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 14 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science 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
• At least one year of related scientific techniques and procedures as learned from academic laboratory or field experimental experience, especially utilizing LC-MS/MS systems (preferably Micromass Quattro Ultima (MassLynx software), Sciex API 5000 (Analyst software), and/or Agilent 6495 (MassHunter software) and HPLC systems
• Demonstrate reliability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and record keeping abilities based on prior experience
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong basic laboratory techniques, such as micropipetting: measuring solutions using volumetric flasks and graduated cylinders: making reagents, mobile phases, and standard solutions: using centrifuges, vortexers, and other equipment in an analytical laboratory.
• Computer software skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the basic principles in chemistry
• Strong lab book preparation and documentation skills
• At least one year of Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) experience
• Prior knowledge in the US FDA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and the NIH DAIDS Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance (CPQA) regulations

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.

Organization

Campus

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

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F; 8 am - 5 pm