Junior Specialist (Nguyen Lab, UCSF)

Application Window

Open date : October 9, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Oct 24, 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, Apr 9, 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 (Nguyen Lab, UCSF)

The Department of Urology is now recruiting a part-time Junior Specialist in the Nguyen lab The appointment effort is at 50%. The Nguyen lab is interested in studying the mechanisms by which alterations in translation control drive tumorigenesis, specifically how a new prostate cancer treatment called "translatome therapy" which targets the process of protein creation in cancer cells. The applicant will work on specific projects and has a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic group of scientists, with the possibility of publishing in a high-impact journal. The position duties include performing molecular biology techniques such as RNA / DNA extraction, PCR, plasmid preparation, basic cloning, mouse genotyping and dissection, NGS library prep, gel electrophoresis, tissue culture, basic sequence data analysis, scientific writing, organization of data appropriate to the role in the lab, record keeping and data entry, and shared lab responsibilities including reagent preparation, inventory maintenance and safety compliance.

Required Qualifications :

• Specialists appointed at the junior rank must possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant area of study, such as biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, biology, or a related field, from an accredited US college or university, or at least four years of research experience.
• Previous independent laboratory experience coursework in molecular biology, genetics, immunology, or biochemistry outside of required courses is mandatory.
• Applicant must be an effective communicator, detail-oriented and organized, able to take the initiative to address research issues, have strong analytical skills, work independently, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Must be able to keep a complete and detailed laboratory notebook of experimental procedures and data and to archive, label, and document graphic and tabular data for publication, proposals, and / or presentations.
• Applicant must meet the basic qualifications at the time of application.
• Applicant's materials must list current qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications :

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Please submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter and provide a minimum of three names and email addresses of references from academic professionals supporting your research capability. Please apply online at

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

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

Reference requirements

Provide a minimum of three names and email addresses of references from academic professionals supporting your research capability.

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