JOB OVERVIEW
Under direct supervision and with training provided, the Staff Research Associate II (SRA II) will provide research assistance for the Munster Laboratory in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine. The research program in the Munster laboratory focuses on the epigenetic modulation of therapy resistance, with a focus on improving treatments for breast and other cancers. 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
The Department of Medicine, with annual revenues of $417 million, is the largest department in the UCSF School of Medicine. The mission of the Department is research (basic and clinical), teaching, patient care, and public service. 

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.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a immunology or related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced in processing samples for and conducting multi-parameter flow cytometry
• Ability to analyze data in spreadsheets, data entry into databases, database management, advanced computer skills
• Ability to draft routine reports and keep accurate records of work performed 
• Strong inclination to learn and apply new techniques
• Ability to handle and prioritize responsibilities pertaining to multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and research experience in the field of immunology
• Experience handling and working with human tissues
• Experience purifying PBMCs from blood
• Experience in assisting team members
• Coursework experience with nucleic acid amplification, PCR, cloning
• General cell culture technique. Serial passage of cells, transfection, growth assays