Staff Research Associate

Staff Research Associate – University of California, San Francisco

We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and motivated Specialist to join the UCSF Quantitative Bioscience Institute (QBI) Research and Engineering to Accelerate Discovery (READY) Center Team. This role focuses on utilizing cutting‑edge CRISPR gene editing methods to support cell engineering projects that are part of a larger research platform designed to study disease biology at the cellular level and identify new therapeutic modalities.

Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI)

QBI is an Organized Research Unit dedicated to transformative biomedicine research. It supports fundamental quantitative research in the biological sciences and fosters collaborations across biomedical and physical sciences.

Role Summary

Under general supervision of the READY Center Manager, the Staff Research Associate II will assist in CRISPR/Cas9 editing experiments to create a vast library of genomic edits.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in natural sciences (preferably Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology or Chemical Biology) or related field with one or more years of recent related work experience.
• Experience in routine mammalian cell culture.
• Practical knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning).
• Ability to maintain detailed experimental records in online or physical laboratory notebooks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Creative thinker with a strong work ethic and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Understanding of sequencing methods and their applications.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $28.04 – $45.09 (Hourly Rate).

Benefits

To learn more about UCSF benefits, including total compensation, visit UCSF Compensation & Benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.