Staff Research Associate
Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Staff Research Associate
Ophthalmology
Full Time
83324BR
Job Summary
The Staff Research Associate position is in the Department of
Ophthalmology. The purpose of the position is to support research
on the discovery and testing of small molecule modulators of ion
transporters/channels important in ocular surface diseases,
including dry eye disease.
Under direct supervision and training, the SRA I/II will be
expected to prepare solutions for experiments, perform non-invasive
electrophysiology experiments of the ocular surface in humans and
mice, in vitro electrophysiology in cells and tissues (Ussing
Chamber), cell culture (maintaining and preparing cell lines for
experiments), measurement of ion transport in cells (via
fluorescence using plate reader), molecular biology (PCR, animal
genotyping, Western blot), staining techniques for tissues and
cells (immunofluorescence, light microscopy etc.).
The SRA I/II will assist with animal experiments (handling,
anesthesia, injections, colony maintenance, breeding, euthanasia,
tissue harvesting, simple surgery), analysis of ions, biomarkers,
chemical compounds and metabolites by ion chromatography, and
liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The above-mentioned work
will be performed under close supervision of the Principal
Investigator (PI) and the candidate will be trained by the PI and
other members of the lab.The final salary and offer components are
subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Your placement
within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors
including your work experience and internal equity within this
position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented
by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided
by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.The salary
range for this position is $28.04 - $45.09 (Hourly Rate).To learn
more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total
compensation, please visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology is one of the leading
ophthalmology departments in clinical care, training, and research
nationwide. The Department of Ophthalmology is a one of the largest
recipients of federal grant funds among peer departments. We are
ranked 1st in National Eye Institute Funding and 2nd in overall
National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in the country.
Additionally, we have been the #1 recipient of the Research to
Prevent Blindness funding nationwide with nearly $1.2 million
granted in a single year. Overall, the Department has a
wide-ranging portfolio of 60 active research grants.
UCSF's renowned eye care services has a new state-of-the-art home.
In November 2020, the Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision
opened its doors. Located at UCSF's Mission Bay Campus, the center
houses the Vision Clinics, where many of UCSF's eye care programs
relocated, as well as research and teaching facilities.
Ophthalmology conducts its patient care, teaching, research, and
public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses:
Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Veteran's Administration Medical Center
(VAMC), San Francisco General (SFG), East Bay and Benioff
Children's Hospital at Mission Bay and in Oakland. The Department
sponsors numerous invited speakers, research seminars, journal
clubs, as well as a postdoctoral training program focused on
mentorship, networking, and recognition. The UCSF Department of
Ophthalmology consists of approximately 300 FTE's (including UCSF
Health employees) including faculty, basic scientists, postdoctoral
scholars, graduate students, residents, fellows, clinical, research
and administrative staff.
Required Qualifications
SRA 1:
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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 Opportunity
The 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.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
009617 SRA 2 NEX
Job Category
Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support
Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
M-F 8 hours per day
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