Hsiao Lab - Associate Specialist

The Hsiao Lab is seeking an Associate Specialist. The ideal candidate should have immunology experience as well as experience using mouse and human cell culture models of human diseases. The candidate will be working with our laboratory to develop and maintain research methodology related to bone and metabolic diseases. The ideal candidate should also have experience with gene therapy and gene editing techniques, including the design and delivery of CRISPR/CAS-9 related constructs into human induced pluripotent stem cells and mice. Required qualifications: Must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or at least five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization. FACS Molecular biology (western blot, qPCR, electrophoresis, DNA/RNA isolation, etc.) Cytokine assessments/ELISA Cellular assays of immune function Tissue culture, including human induced pluripotent stem cells Use of mouse models (husbandry, euthanasia, tissue collection) Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, immunohistochemistry Supervisory experience Excellent communication, organizational, and people skills Preferred qualifications: Experience with single cell sequencing or bulk RNAseq analysis MicroCT and other imaging analyses Experience with mouse survival surgeries Post‑graduate training in field Management experience 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. Salary will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600-$88,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Francisco