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Junior Specialist – Schwer lab

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Position Description

Junior Specialist – Schwer lab

A molecular genetics and neurobiology laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and responsible individual for a Junior Specialist position. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects and will be trained in and expected to perform a broad range of molecular, cellular, and neurobiological techniques. Additional duties include analyzing and presenting data at lab meetings, preparing reagents and stocks, ordering supplies, and contributing to general laboratory upkeep. The individual will work closely with graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and the principal investigator, and will have the opportunity to co-author peer-reviewed publications based on their contributions.

Required Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in molecular biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related field is required by the start date.
  • Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree field in any of the life sciences.
  • Previous laboratory research experience is strongly desired.
  • Previous experience in molecular biology research.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600.

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Document Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (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 - $58,600

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