Research Associate III, Orthopaedic Surgery

This position is located in the first collaborative research laboratory between stem cell science and the research/clinical units within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, under the supervision of the principal investigator the Staff Research Associate;

• Will be assigned responsibility for directing the work of the lab or direct in research projects directed towards adult stem cell biology and tissue regeneration, focusing on the molecular pathways that control cell fate decisions in the satellite cell to effective regenerate adult skeletal muscle. Maintain compliance and communication with the Office of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S).
• Manage the supply orders to maintain the laboratory, perform general laboratory maintenance; assist and prepare laboratory equipment/supplies/chemicals for projects assigned by principal investigator.
• Lead in the design, modifying protocols and experiments to support these studies, as well as perform cell culture and molecular research techniques including but not limited to DNA cloning and isolation, PCR, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, protein isolation, and western blot analysis. Directly assist with sample preparation and analysis of the material properties of biological specimens.
• Directly assist with genotyping of mice and the associated recordkeeping. The Staff Research Associate will maintain accurate record of experiments, collect data, perform data entry, and maintain databases. Perform general molecular and cellular biological experiments and prepare reports, manuscripts and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Department Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is responsible for academic, teaching, patient care professional services and research activities within the department under the UCSF School of Medicine. The department has over 250 academic and staff personnel at multiple sites (UC, Mt. Zion, MB, SFGH, and VAMC).

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS with a degree in a related science and two or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position and demonstrating technical expertise in these areas; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Biology courses with laboratory components.
• Extensive experience with cell culture techniques
• Experience with cell culture and molecular research techniques including but not limited to DNA cloning and isolation, PCR, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, protein isolation, and western blot analysis
• Experience with microscopy.
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and communication skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for record keeping
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and professionalism
• Proven ability to work within a team to accomplish specific goals at specified times
• Ability to carry out an experiment to completion and report any problems that occurred both orally and in written form.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Cellular/Molecular/Developmental Biology major is preferred.
• Extensive experience with animal model techniques and colony management
• Experience with gene modification and protein biochemistry
• Experience in setting up a laboratory
• Demonstrated experience with biomaterials

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.