Location: San Francisco,CA, USA
Psych-Core-Rsch
Full Time
79175BR
Job SummaryThe Anna Molofsky Lab at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a vibrant, medium sized basic science laboratory studying neuroimmune signaling and its role in brain development and neuropsychiatric diseases. We are part of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Weill Institute for Neuroscience, in the brand-new Weill Neurosciences Building on the Mission Bay campus of UCSF. The lab currently has 9 postdoctoral fellows, two graduate students, and three technical staff performing experiments in mice, zebrafish, and human cells, with the long-term goal of discovering new immune based therapies for disorders including autism, schizophrenia, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease.The lab manager will be a key part of the lab, coordinating and communicating with lab personnel and serving as a liaison between the lab and the PI. This will include scheduling and calendaring of lab events, presentations, and retreats. The lab manager will also manage equipment maintenance and repairs, take primary responsibility for organizing reagents and laboratory samples, and perform other tasks needed to keep the lab running efficiently and effectively. They will also contribute to independent research projects in the lab, by performing bench tasks such as tissue sectioning and histology.The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, administrative, social, and communication skills, will be able to independently troubleshoot and problem-solve daily laboratory challenges, and will possess a genuine interest in biomedical science and science administration. The candidate should have prior bench and research experience, including in general molecular biology, brain sectioning, or tissue histology, and should have familiarity with laboratory equipment and approaches common in cell and molecular biology laboratories.
Required QualificationsThe 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 ValuesUCSF 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. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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