Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Full Time

73440BR

Job Summary

The Manglik and Shoichet labs at UCSF are looking for a highly motivated lab manager in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. We are seeking someone to join our team rooted in equity, diversity, and curiosity. The available research position will enable the manager to expand their management skills and learn new approaches in molecular biology and biochemistry.

JOB OVERVIEW
Manage day-to-day lab operations including ordering supplies, maintaining lab stocks, managing chemical inventory and safety records, organizing reagents, assisting with biological and radiological use authorization compliance, equipment maintenance, assisting with lab organization, material transfer requests, oversight of record keeping, and assisting with grant preparations.

In addition to daily lab operations, expected to carry out specific tasks at the laboratory bench to enable the broader mission of the lab. These studies will require the candidate to be highly engaged and proactive in a dynamic research environment in a highly collaborative environment.

Also, serves as a point person to train incoming graduate students and postdoctoral fellows on fundamental approaches in molecular biology and protein biochemistry.

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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.

Required Qualifications

• Four years of recent/directly related work experience
• BA/BS in a related science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact productively with lab and campus personnel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under deadlines with general guidance
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to accurately complete detailed work
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and safety
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications
• Team player
• Ability to lift up to 40 pound

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with protein biochemistry and molecular biology
• Experience with tissue culture
• Lab management skills

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009610 SRA 4

Job Category

Clinical Labs, Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

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

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am-5pm