Staff Research Associate

PEDS-NEONATOLOGY

Full Time

87866BR

Job Summary

We study the development of blood vessels in the human brain to understand how the vascular and nervous system develop in healthy brains, what goes wrong in the brain of premature babies which causes the disease germinal matrix hemorrhage, and how we can potentially manipulate the blood brain barrier to deliver therapeutics.

The ideal candidate for this position will be (1) interested in pediatric health and (2) trained in iPSC and organoid differentiation protocols. Under direct supervision and training, the Staff Research Associate I (SRA I) will utilize various protocols necessary for specific neuroscience and/or vascular experiments. This person will be co-supervised by Dr. Crouch and Dr. Olena Trush in the Crouch lab. Depending on interest, additional responsibilities will likely include collection and processing of biological specimens, isolation and culture of primary human vascular and neural cells, as well as functional analysis via flow cytometry, imaging, and RNA sequencing.

Strong organizational and communication skills are required. Technical accuracy, reliability, and a willingness to learn are of the utmost importance.

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 $26.00 - $31.04 (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 of Pediatrics is one of the largest and most complex departments in the School of Medicine (SOM). The department is comprised of 18 divisions employing over 400 core faculty, 83 fellows, 84 residents, 31 Post Docs and non-faculty academics and 300 staffs. The Department has annual clinical income from inpatient and outpatient activities totaling over $100 million and annual extramural funding (contracts and grants) exceeding $58 million. The department ranks 21st in the nation among Pediatric departments for funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge of scientific equipment (centrifuge, pipettes, ultra-low freezers)
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks routinely (genotyping, histology protocols, etc).
• Passion to learn new techniques and flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and faculty.
• Meticulous record keeping abilities
• Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge/experience is iPSC experiment
• Knowledge/experience with Organoid culture
• Knowledge/experience with Neurovascular assembloid fusions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with human biological samples
• Basic knowledge of coding language such as R
• Experience with immunohistochemistry, and/or flow cytometry

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

009613 SRA 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

15-Apr-2026

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8am - 5pm