Assistant Project Scientist - Yvonne Chen lab

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Microbiology, Immuno & Molecul / Basic Biomedical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf) . The salary range for this position is $71,500-$82,900.

Application Window

Open date: February 5, 2024

Next review date: Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST UCLA’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics is seeking to fill a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position in the Yvonne Chen Lab.The Assistant Project Scientist candidate will perform independent research on cancer immunotherapy. The Assistant Project Scientist will also be responsible for supervising junior members in the lab and coordinating inter-lab collaboration projects. This position is a 12-month non-Senate position. Job Duties:The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal to no supervision. Specific responsibilities include: Design and execution of in vitro and in vivo experimental studies on developing new T-cell therapies. Supervising junior lab members and coordinating inter-lab collaboration projects. Additional Duties: Oversee technicians, undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in the lab. Preparation of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide. Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently on scientific projects. The candidate will be required to complete all appropriate safety training as mandated by the campus’s Environmental Health & Safety OfficeMinimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related fields, and a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience working with human immune system and tumor models in mice (xenograft or syngeneic). At least 5 years of post-graduate research experience in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and animal study in an academic setting or equivalent.Additional Qualifications: Extensive experience in recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, cell culturing techniques, flow cytometry, animal research, cancer research, and immunology research. Ability to handle several projects simultaneously.Start date: April 1, 2024 or as soon as mutually agreeable.Interested candidates should apply on-line by March 3, 2024 at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09177.Cultural North StarThe shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.Anti-Racism RoadmapThe David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/diversity-anti-racism-roadmap.Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) This position requires a Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related fields, and a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience working with human immune system and tumor models in mice (xenograft or syngeneic). At least 5 years of post-graduate research experience in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and animal study in an academic setting or equivalent.Application Requirements Document requirements

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References may be contacted for final candidates only. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09177 Help contact: [email protected] UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California 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, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.Job location Los Angeles, California