Junior or Assistant Specialist, Liu Lab

About the Role

University of California, San Francisco

Department of Physiology

Liu Lab

Key Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments related to research projects in the lab under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI), including mammalian cell culture, biochemistry, sequencing, generation of genetically modified cell lines with CRISPR, and genetic screens.
• Assist in managing lab inventory of cell lines, recombinant DNAs, chemicals, and other reagents.
• Assist in the development of protocols and SOPs.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.
• Assist in handling lab emergencies.
• Participate or present in lab meetings.
• Opportunity to lead a research project later in employment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mammalian cell culture
• Basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques (cloning, immunoblotting, etc.)
• Elementary knowledge/experience of sequencing, gene editing, and CRISPR screens

Qualifications

For Junior Specialist:

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.

For Assistant Specialist:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of research experience.

General Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills for changing research priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• A 2-year commitment is preferred.

Welcomed Experience

• Animal handling
• Computational biology and data processing
• Confocal imaging and image analysis
• Training in math, physics, engineering, computer science, and other quantitative disciplines.