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Junior or Assistant Specialist

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/10/2026
Position Description

Junior or Assistant Specialist

Department of Clinical Pharmacy

University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is now recruiting a Junior or Assistant Specialist. The position of duties will include:

  • Work on research related to clinical pharmacology and bioanalysis of drugs and related molecules, primarily in the field of infectious disease (e.g. malaria, HIV, COVID-19). This will include a mix of wet and dry lab work including but not limited to quantification method development and validation, study planning and coordination, clinical sample analysis, and pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic data analysis.
  • Contributes to grants, manuscripts, presentations, and other forms of scientific dissemination by performing calculations, preparing figures/tables, and drafting methods.
  • Assists in training students, post-doctoral scholars, and other members of the lab in the above techniques.

Require Qualifications

  • Junior Specialist- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or at least four years of research experience.
  • Assistant Specialist- Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in a relevant field or a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of research experience.
  • Intermediate knowledge of HPLC / LC-MS/MS
  • Demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPLC hardware and software and performance analysis and research, design, modification, and implementation of HPLC methods.
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences.
  • Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad problems related to drug analysis.
  • Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Candidates must meet the required qulafications at the time of appointment. Application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05839 , with a CV and three references.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$70,700.

Document Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
  • Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference Requirements

  • 3 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

  • “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

San Francisco, CA

Salary : $55,000 - $70,700

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