Delling Lab - Junior Specialist

Application Window

Open date: May 28, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jun 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Nov 28, 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

Delling Lab - Junior Specialist
Department of Physiology
UC San Francisco

The Delling Lab in the Department of Physiology at UC San Francisco is recruiting for a Junior Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Basic laboratory skills: Molarity calculations, accurate solution formulation, pH determination, and maintenance of accurate notebooks.
• Molecular biology: PCR, DNA isolation and manipulation, PCR genotyping interpretation, protein gel electrophoresis.
• Animal work: Will be expected to work with mice and manage mouse colony.
• Lab management: Oversee and organize ordering of lab supplies.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience.
• Ability to understand and follow basic laboratory protocols with direct supervision.
• Ability to perform complex tasks without committing errors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in Biological Sciences with emphasis on cellular and/or molecular biology with completion of an undergraduate research project.

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

Please click here to apply with a curriculum vitae. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all the qualifications at the time of appointment.

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 (Optional)

• Statement of Research (Optional)

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.
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment


Job location


San Francisco, CA