Center for Diagnostic Innovation – Professional Research Series

Position Description
Center for Diagnostic Innovation – Professional Research Series
Biochemistry and Biophysics
UC San Francisco
The Center for Diagnostic Innovation is currently recruiting in the Professional Research Series in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco.
Position Responsibilities
Develop new diagnostic technologies
Adapt new assays to existing diagnostic technologies
Adapt or develop sequencing technologies, such as Illumina or Roche, for diagnostic assays
Use molecular biology techniques to develop immunoassays, PCR assays, sequencing (NGS) assays
Use modern immunoassay technologies such as the Luminex platform
Will provide direction and oversight to a research assistant and/or CLIA CLT/HLT personnel for development and/or assessment of new diagnostic assays
Interface with Laboratory Medicine, CLIA lab directors, Research PIs, and UC Administration
Construct assay performance and economic impact models for diagnostics
Evaluate new biomarkers for viability as new diagnostic assays
Required Qualifications
PhD in the biomedical sciences (Immunology, Human Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field)
Preferred Qualifications
At least 4 years of postdoctoral or staff scientist work in biomedical sciences
Expert knowledge of next-generation sequencing systems and protocols
Expert knowledge of diagnostic assay evaluation
Demonstrated track record of scholarly excellence
Demonstrated track record of working with the administration of large institutions
See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $120,300-$257,100.
Please click here to apply with a cover letter, CV and contact information for two references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all the qualifications at the time of appointment.
Document Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference Requirements
2 required (contact information only)
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