Junior Specialist - McCormick lab

Application Window

Open date : September 5, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Sep 22, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Friday, Mar 5, 2027 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Junior Specialist - McCormick lab

The Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a full time Junior Specialist. The responsibilities for this position will include research involving tissue culture, molecular cloning, generation of knock out / -in cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9 techniques, protein interaction analysis, signal transduction pathway analysis, expression of recombinant proteins, preparation of samples for mass spectrometry analysis and possible mouse work. This position is for one year (with the possibility for renewal) and suitable for an individual with skills in biological sciences (preferred Biochemistry) who is looking to gain research experience on the way to further career development, such as going on to PhD training.

Areas of specialization include : development of high-throughput in vitro and in vivo plate-based assays such as ELISA and luminescent live-cell protein-protein interaction assays, and generation of enzymatic assays to understand regulation of GTPase activity; manipulation of these assays to screen chemical compounds for potential therapeutics.

Required Qualifications :

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Must have previous experience in laboratory work.
• Have strong analytical, organizational, and communication.
• Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications :

Appointees in the Specialist series will be expected to engage in specialized research, professional activities and do not have teaching responsibilities. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions, and may participate in University and Public Service. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05785 .

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and / or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility / certification, medical licensure, etc.).

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

About UC San Francisco

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.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA