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Staff Research Associate I or II

University of California - San Francisco

$28.96 / hr

United States, California, San Francisco

10 Koret Way (Show on map)

Jul 10, 2026

Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Chou, the Staff Research Associate will provide research assistance and support to his team. Dr. Chou's research focuses on innovative therapies such as antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) cells. The SRA will play a crucial role in evaluating the mechanisms of sensitivity and resistance to these therapies, utilizing experimental models and advanced sequencing techniques.

Department Description

The Division of Hematology/Oncology is one of the largest divisions within the Department of Medicine. The Division currently comprises more than 100 full-time faculty members, 18 part-time and/or volunteer faculty, 29 ACGME and non-ACGME fellows, 22 postdoctoral scholars, 26 non-faculty academic appointees, and 56 administrative and research staff members.

The Division's core missions of research, clinical care, and education are primarily based at the Parnassus, Mission Bay, and Mount Zion campuses. In addition, faculty, fellows, and staff maintain appointments and actively participate in clinical, research, and educational activities at affiliated sites, including the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG).

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
25	Yes	Assists with sgRNA cloning to validate prior genetic screens, order oligonucleotides, transform bacteria with sgRNA and validate using Sanger sequencing.
50	Yes	Assists with bioinformatics analysis of transcriptomic and whole-exome sequencing data.
15	Yes	Performs validation of transcriptomics data using qPCR.
10	Yes	Other lab duties as assigned.
100%

Required Qualifications:

SRA I

BA/BS in Biology, Computational Biology/Computer Science with biology applications or related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience in R Studio and/or Python to analyze single-cell RNA sequencing, bulk RNA sequencing, and whole-exome sequencing data
Experience in molecular biology techniques such as sgRNA cloning and sequencing, gel purification, miniprep, and expression of lentiviruses using HEK293T/LentiX cells
Experience in lentiviral generation, transduction, and validation techniques such as qPCR and/or flow cytometry
Experience with Incucyte to monitor cell growth
Awareness of different types of clinical research studies
Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations

SRA II

In addition to the above, one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with working in a wet lab and with computational biology experience

Note: Classification and salary will depend on the qualifications of the applicant.

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 here.

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.

Salary Information

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications:

SRA I

BA/BS in Biology, Computational Biology/Computer Science with biology applications or related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience in R Studio and/or Python to analyze single-cell RNA sequencing, bulk RNA sequencing, and whole-exome sequencing data
Experience in molecular biology techniques such as sgRNA cloning and sequencing, gel purification, miniprep, and expression of lentiviruses using HEK293T/LentiX cells
Experience in lentiviral generation, transduction, and validation techniques such as qPCR and/or flow cytometry
Experience with Incucyte to monitor cell growth
Awareness of different types of clinical research studies
Willingness and ability to learn new methods and skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations

SRA II

In addition to the above, one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with working in a wet lab and with computational biology experience

Note: Classification and salary will depend on the qualifications of the applicant.