New

Staff Research Associate 2

University of California - San Francisco

32.79

United States, California, San Francisco

1450 3rd Street (Show on map)

Jun 25, 2026

The Mueller Lab at UCSF focuses its efforts on developing new therapies for children with brain tumors. The purpose of this Staff Research Associate (SRA) position is to engage in ongoing clinical and preclinical research in collaboration with UCSF and global colleagues in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology.

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
40		Learning, performing, and teaching experimental protocols to investigate the biology of pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors and the efficacy of novel therapies, particularly molecular targeted therapies. Example in vitro and in vivo protocols may include, but are not limited to: mammalian cell culture; cell viability assay; Western blot; DNA and RNA isolation; PCR and RT-qPCR; bacterial transformation and mammalian cell viral transduction; ELISA; fluorescence microscopy; immunohistochemistry; cell sorting.
40		Clinical sample processing - including blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or tumor tissues following surgical resection for establishment of new tumor-organoid and cell line models or clinically-informative drug testing.
10		Clinical chart review and scribing for clinical boards and/or clinical research, with associated maintenance of PHI confidentiality, which may or may not be seen dependent on project(s), including name, diagnosis, and dates of patient clinic visits/interventions.
5		Learning, performing, and teaching lab management tasks
5		Use of advanced computer skills including bioinformatic platform analysis on R or Python for analysis of multi-omics data.







100%		(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.
Prior experience in molecular and cellular biology as well as training in commonly associated experimental protocols

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A

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:

BA/BS in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or equivalent experience/training.
Prior experience in molecular and cellular biology as well as training in commonly associated experimental protocols

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A