University of California Hiring Next Generation Sequencing Technician
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.
Job Title: Next Generation Sequencing Technician
Job Code and Payroll Title 009617 SRA 2 NEX
Job Category Research and Scientific
Job Id: 66555BR
Location Mission Bay (SF)
Eligbility Criteria:
- BS or BA in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biochemistry or related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to make analytical calculations efficiently (molarity, dilution calculations).
- Able to perform basic molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis.
- Effective communication skills
- Aptitude for technology and instrumentation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with DNA sequencing
Experience with qPCR
One year of experience performing research
Knowledge and experience with Illumina DNA sequencers
Job Summary
As a technician in the CAT, the employee is responsible for working in several areas. The first is to support COVID surveillance efforts with the California Department of Public Health by preparing samples for sequencing, checking them for quality, and running them on our NGS platforms which include Illumina NovaSeq, HiSeq, and MiSeq systems. Second, The employee will also work on developing new sample preparation methods in areas such as single-cell sequencing and metagenomic sequencing. Lastly, the employee will be involved in CAT operations, which include participating in the sequencing operations that serve the scientific community at UCSF and beyond.
Department Description
The Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics is a large teaching and research department within the School of Medicine and is comprised of 27 primary faculty, 25 joint faculty, 58 non-faculty academic staff, 85 postdoctoral fellows, and about 120 graduate students, and 100 non-academic staff. The Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) is an open-access technology facility that serves scientists at UCSF and the general region. A key function of the CAT is in R&D efforts to develop new and improved methods in next-generation sequencing (NGS).
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