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The Research Assistant position is in a highly dynamic research lab with primary focus on the study of basic biology of human embryonic stem cells as well as human placenta in normal and pathological pregnancies.

The individual at entry level (Staff Research Associate I) will primarily perform research experiments under the direction and training of senior scientists. The focus of the research is performing isolation, purification and identification of primary human placental trophoblast cells using laser capture microdissection. The SRA will isolate DNA, RNA and protein from the dissected trophoblast cells for genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic studies. The SRA will be trained under the direction of senior scientists for cytotrophoblast cell isolation, placental tissue preservation, tissue sectioning, immuno-staining, laser capture microdissection, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, and protein extraction. As the SRA learns these experiments and is able to repeat the experiments successfully, the supervisors will delegate responsibilities and a project to the incumbent. The SRA will be responsible for presenting the research progress every 3 months.

The SRA shall be flexible and conform to irregular work hours that may be needed of Lab for work 24/7 (weekends, holidays and so on). If needed, the SRA will act as a liaison between the research team and the clinical staff. If needed, the SRA will collect placenta tissue from various sites in San Francisco (Mission Bay L & D, ZSFG and Mt Zion Women’s Option Center, and other sites as needed) and to prepare the tissue for experiments.

Duties further include making buffers and reagents, maintaining tissue collection, assisting with lab equipment maintenance, and performing all other duties as assigned as designated by the PI and senior scientists.

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The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob/Gyn & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine, engaged in clinical, research and training activities at the Parnassus, Mt. Zion and San Francisco General Hospital campuses, the new Betty Irene Moore Women’s Hospital at Mission Bay, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area, with an annual operating budget of $139 million The Department has 100 full-time faculty, 117 other academic appointees, 13 post-doctoral fellows, 20 clinical fellows, 32 residents, 138 voluntary clinical faculty and 270 staff. The mission of the UCSF Department of OBGYN & Reproductive Sciences is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in Patient Care, Scientific Discovery, Education and Advocacy. “Leading the way in women’s health.”

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.

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.

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.

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Campus

009613 SRA 1

Research and Scientific

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Career

100%

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Days

8 Hours

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm (Jobs requires some flexibility; may involve some weekends and holidays)