New

Staff Research Associate

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
1840 3rd Street (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
The Shy Lab in the UCSF Department of Laboratory Medicine is recruiting a Staff Research Associate (SRA) to assist with cutting-edge cellular engineering projects. Our lab develops novel genome/epigenome editing strategies to reprogram human immune cells for therapeutic applications: including cancer, genetic diseases, and neurodegeneration. In this role, the SRA will explore state-of-the-art methods for genetically engineering primary human immune cells - with the goal of reprogramming these cells to perform new therapeutic functions in the brain. This position is well-suited for candidates interested in applying to PhD or MD/PhD programs within 2-3 years. Located in the Gladstone-UCSF Institute for Genomic Immunology, the Shy Lab is a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary academic environment. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 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. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Molecular/Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Bioengineering, or a related field.Prior relevant laboratory experience: preferably in genome/epigenome engineering, immunology, cell and gene therapies, or a related field.Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, cloning, gene editing, cell culture, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing.Hands-on experience with immunology techniques, including immune cell isolation and multi-color flow cytometry.Experience with cell therapy techniques, such as T-cell engineering, stem cell manipulation, or CAR-T cell development.Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and data analysis software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 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. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Molecular/Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Bioengineering, or a related field. Prior relevant laboratory experience: preferably in genome/epigenome engineering, immunology, cell and gene therapies, or a related field. Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, cloning, gene editing, cell culture, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing. Hands-on experience with immunology techniques, including immune cell isolation and multi-color flow cytometry. Experience with cell therapy techniques, such as T-cell engineering, stem cell manipulation, or CAR-T cell development. Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and data analysis software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.