Assistant or Associate Specialist- Goldberg lab

Application Window

Open date : November 17, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Dec 2, 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 : Monday, May 17, 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

Assistant or Associate Specialist- Goldberg Lab

Department of Physiology

University of California, San Francisco

This position will require mammalian cell culture and associated techniques like CRISPR / Cas9 gene expression control, pharmacological treatments, transfection, cloning, and cell passaging. Experiments will also require molecular and biochemical analyses of these cell culture experiments, including gene expression by RT-PCR, western blot, mass spectrometry to be run by a collaborator, and transcriptomics, as well as the necessary sample preparation techniques needed to perform these analyses. the candidate will be responsible for managing multiple cell lines simultaneously. The candidate will be trained in new techniques and will plan experiments in collaboration with other lab members and Dr. Goldberg, with the expectation that they become increasingly independent throughout the course of the appointment. The candidate will be trained in relevant mouse handling and techniques for in vivo experiments, genotyping, and colony management. The candidate will be expected to present at lab meetings and these presentations must include updates on experimental progress, figures of data, data interpretation, and plans for upcoming experiments. The candidate is also expected to participate in general lab responsibilities like helping other lab members with experiments, lab cleaning, supply monitoring and ordering. The candidate will also be required to maintain a lab notebook and data storage according to lab organizational rules.

Required Qualifications :

• The candidate must have experience with cell culture and molecular biology approaches (CRISPR, qPCR, plasmid design / construction).
• Assistant Specialist- Master's degree or a bachelor's degree in biological science disciple with three or more years of hands-on basic science research experience.
• Associate Specialist- Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of relevant experience.
• The candidate must have willingness to work with mice.
• The candidate must have experience with data analysis software.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.
• Candidate's CV must state qualification (or if pending) upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications :

Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05869 , with a CV, cover letter, and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $63,500-$88,000.

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

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