Staff Research Associate II

Company: University of California San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 19, 2025

Job Description:

The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 6 months.

The Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine (BCMM) is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Microbial Genomics team and contribute to new and ongoing projects. The BCMM is focused on human microbiome research, with a particular interest in accelerating discovery and translation in the fields of early life microbiome and therapeutic development. The Center supports multiple collaborative technology hubs that facilitate microbiome research projects led by researchers across UCSF.
Research projects facilitated through the Microbial Genomics technology hub will be diverse, spanning disciplines within all schools across campus, and may include one or more of the following: Providing guidance on appropriate sample collection and preservation methods, sample extraction for library preparation, sequencing (16S rRNA, ITS2, metagenomics, dual RNASeq) and data analyses. The candidate will provide technical support to the facility, receiving, cataloging, and processing a variety of sample types from investigators across campus. The research assistant will work closely with the Manager, another research assistant, and computational biologist to facilitate timely data generation and analysis. In addition to research projects, the candidate will collaborate with other team members on the development of novel tools to address ongoing challenges in the field of translational microbiome research.Enabling leadership and professional development opportunities is central to the BCMM culture. Candidates will have opportunities to collaborate on scientific publications and will work with their supervisor to create a tailored professional development plan to further their career goals.

Key Responsibilities:--- Coordinate and facilitate projects focused on human microbiome studies; oversee sample processing, data generation, general facility management, and analyses.--- Develop and optimize new protocols and methods under the direction of the Tech Hub lead.--- Order supplies, maintain equipment and service contracts, and manage inventory (freezers, chemical lists, liquid nitrogen, dry ice, CO--- tanks, etc.).--- Present data and contribute to preparation of reports and manuscripts describing research findings.The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.Required Qualifications--- BA/BS in a related science and 1+ year of recent, directly related work experience using relevant techniques; or equivalent combination of education/experience.--- Knowledge of scientific methodology sufficient to contribute original ideas or demonstrate expertise in at least two scientific fields.--- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.--- Proven ability to:
- Organize, interpret, and present research findings (manuscripts, grants, presentations).
- Work collaboratively in a scientific setting.--- Experience using online databases and standard software for data handling.--- Strong writing and verbal communication skills, especially in technical/scientific contexts.--- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy in team and partner interactions.Preferred Qualifications--- At least 1 year of experience in microbiome research.Preferred Qualifications--- At least 1 year of experience in microbiome research.--- Experience with:
- Pathogenic microbes and aseptic techniques.
- Microbial genomics assays (DNA/RNA extraction, library prep, sequencing - 16S rRNA, ITS2, metagenomics, dual RNASeq).
- High-throughput sequencing data analysis.
- Large-scale sample handling and processing.About UCSFThe 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.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.OrganizationTEPJob Code and Payroll Title009617 SRA 2 NEXJob CategoryResearch and Scientific, Temporary EmploymentBargaining UnitUniversity Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)Employee ClassTemporary EmploymentPercentage100%LocationCampusParnassus Heights (SF)Work StyleFully On-SiteShiftDays8 HoursStaff Research Associate II - University of California San Francisco
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