Junior Specialist, Paredes Lab

Position Title Junior Specialist, Paredes Lab Department Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco Overview The Paredes Lab – Neurodevelopment and Disease at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus seeks a Junior Specialist to conduct research related to the cellular and molecular basis of perinatal human brain development, aiming to understand the unique architecture of the human brain. Specialists focus on research and do not have teaching responsibilities. Responsibilities Collect and process human, piglet, and mouse brain samples and assist with protocol optimization. Perform immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy imaging, and stereological analysis of samples. Support qualitative studies operations including participant recruitment, sample collection, and data updates. Test antibodies and run immunostaining experiments. Quantify data and perform image processing. Maintain inventory of brain bank samples. Coordinate daily study activities for a qualitative arm of a CIRM‑funded project, including participant recruitment, sample processing, data maintenance, and communication with study teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related science or at least four years of research experience. Familiarity with immunohistochemistry and cryosectioning. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology. Strong communication and organizational skills. Detail-oriented and highly accurate. Preferred Qualifications Ability to work independently. Salary Estimated $55,000 – $58,600. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. Employment Conditions As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that misconduct was committed. “Misconduct” means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM – 035: Affiuatively Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Application Apply online at with a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references. San Francisco, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, San Francisco