Staff Research Associate
Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Staff Research Associate
MED-ZSFG-AIDS
Full Time
81182BR
Job Summary
The UCSF Hair Analytical Laboratory (HAL) analyzes antiretroviral,
anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB), antibiotic, and controlled substance
concentrations in hair (but may include other biological specimens
such as urine, dried blood spot (DBS), whole blood, plasma, serum,
nail, saliva, etc.) in the context of HIV and TB prevention and
treatment studies using assays that are developed and validated
according to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA's) guidelines for
bioanalytical methods and the National Institute of Health's
(NIH's) Division of AIDS' (DAIDS) Clinical Pharmacology Quality
Assurance Program (CPQA). This position is responsible for
overseeing and maintaining high quality regulatory functions in the
laboratory.
This HAL Staff Research Associate II position will assist senior
analysts and train and mentor junior analysts to determine drug
concentrations in samples utilizing validated high-performance
liquid chromatographic (HPLC)-tandem mass spectrometric (LC/MS/MS)
bioanalytical methods.
The purpose of this position is to design, develop, and execute a
variety of analytical methods to quantitate antiretroviral,
anti-TB, antibiotic drugs, controlled substances, and/or other
biomarkers using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS), primarily in hair samples (but may include other
biological specimens, such as urine, DBS, whole blood, plasma,
serum, nail, saliva, etc.), for pharmacokinetic, compliance, and
efficacy studies. Techniques may include, but not limited to,
protein precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), and solid
phase extraction (SPE). The successful candidate will have some
knowledge and engage in analytical LC/MS/MS method development,
validation, and the assaying of clinical samples in compliance with
the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Good Laboratory Practice
(GLP) and National Institute of Health (NIH's) Division of AIDS
(DAIDS) Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance (CPQA) regulatory
guidelines. In addition, the candidate will also be required to
prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Analytical
Validation Reports (AVR) for submission to Clinical Pharmacology
Quality Assurance (CPQA); respond to inquiries from CPQA; train and
mentor new staff members after successfully completing and
understanding internal laboratory SOPs; operate and calibrate
analytical instruments; use and calibrate micropipettes; prepare,
analyze, run, and interpret data; and thoroughly document in lab
books, log books, and paperwork.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.The salary range for this position is $28.04 - $45.09
(Hourly Rate).To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF,
including total compensation, please visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally
recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education.
With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General
Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as
the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The
Division's work is featured frequently in the media, and it is
often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local
dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately
36 faculty members, 14 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170
academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the
Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure
budget of approximately $52 million dollars.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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 at
diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving
healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic
information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
009617 SRA 2 NEX
Job Category
Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support
Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
M-F; 8 am - 5 pm
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