• Job Description

  Req#: 84740BR

  Job Summary

  The lab does research involving 3D cell culture, molecular biology, optical microscopy and mouse cancer models. Our lab is interested in tissue structure and answering questions such as: How do tissues form during development? How do these structures break down during aging and cancer? How can we engineer tissues for regenerative medicine and disease modeling? Please see our lab website for more details: https://gartnerlab.ucsf.edu/
  
  This position provides support to the research investigating early oncogenic events in the mammary gland by assisting and carrying out projects involving mouse husbandry, optical microscopy, single cell analysis, 3D cell culture and organoid maintenance. Also, provides support for lab maintenance, organization and ordering. This position is 50% research and 50% general lab maintenance and management.
  
  This is a part-time position with an end date 3 months from the start date.

  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 $30.89 - $49.68 (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 Department’s research focuses on understanding fundamental biochemical mechanisms underlying health and diseases, which are key to developing new and more effective diagnostics and medications. The Department’s basic research not only identifies new drug targets for small molecule drugs, it also develops the tools and methods to discover such targets and therapies to more rapidly determine their efficacy and safety at the molecular level thus improving the efficiency of the drug discovery process and potentially leading to improved therapeutics.
  
  The lab does research involving 3D cell culture, molecular biology, optical microscopy and mouse cancer models. Our lab is interested in tissue structure and answering questions such as: How do tissues form during development? How do these structures break down during aging and cancer? How can we engineer tissues for regenerative medicine and disease modeling? Please see our lab website for more details: https://gartnerlab.ucsf.edu/

  Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS with a degree in a related science and two or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position and demonstrating technical expertise in these areas; and/or equivalent experience/training.
  • Experience working with animals

  Preferred Qualifications

  NA

  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 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.

  Organization

  Campus

  Job Code and Payroll Title

  009611 SRA 3

  Job Category

  Research and Scientific

  Bargaining Unit

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

  Employee Class

  Limited Appt

  Percentage

  50%

  Appointment End Date

  01-Sep-2025

  Location

  San Francisco, CA

  Campus

  Mission Bay (SF)

  Work Style

  Fully On-Site

  Shift

  Days

  Shift Length

  8 Hours

  Additional Shift Details

  Monday - Friday

• About the company

  The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a public land-grant research university in San Francisco, California. It is part of the University of California system and it is dedicated entirely to health science. It is a major center of medical and biological research and teaching.

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