Henrich Lab – Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist Full-time NEW

Henrich Lab – Junior, Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist

Medicine / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: October 23, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Apr 23, 2028 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

The general responsibilities for this position are to support the Henrich translational virology/immunology lab with day-to-day sample processing (mainly human blood and tissue samples), and testing using specific platforms for viral and viral-host response testing. They will be involved in the intellectual design of novel research directions and strategies. They will also help with manuscript preparation and communication of scientific findings with the larger scientific community.

The position will require to have working experience with the following assays and pathogens: (1) Work with teams to design and execute high-parameter flow cytometry assays for in vivo, pre-clinical and translational studies. (2) Train and educate new users in the best practices for performing flow cytometry experiments and other viral-host response assays. (3) Manage daily operation of various laboratory equipment, including flow cytometry, antibody/antigen quantification platforms, and immunodeficiency, (4) Troubleshoot equipment issues, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures. (5) Use specialized skills in high-dimensional flow cytometry, cell sorting and multiplexed RT-qPCR, (6) Isolate primary immune cells from blood and tissue for downstream phenotypic and functional assays, (7) Train and mentor graduate students and SRAs on panel design and best practices for various laboratory protocols. (8) Provide ongoing technical guidance to ensure accurate, reproducible, and high-quality research results (9) Work with HIV and other chronic viral infection assays and pathogenesis research (including SARS-CoV-2), (10) Provide hand on training on multi-parameter flow cytometry and flow sorting and help with PI project design, implementation and interpretation.

Further, this position will require you to assist with the management of the data and equipment, assist with new viral-host response panel development projects, data analysis using flow cytometry analysis software, maintain current knowledge of best practices for flow cytometry, and provide training for use on the platforms. This position will further require you to mentor and train junior staff members in the laboratory and serve on Division committees.

Required qualifications: • Junior Specialist – Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience. • Assistant Specialist – Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with at least 3 or more years of research experience. • Associate Specialist – Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or at least five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization. • Full Specialist – terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or at least ten or more years of experience in the relevant specialization.

Preferred qualifications: • Knowledge and research experience in cellular immunology and/or molecular biology of viral infections and T cells. • Basic RNA assay work (e.g. RNA preparation). • Experience in flow cytometry and/or spatial multiomic analyses. • Assisting manuscripts and reports. • Assisting grant applications.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Job Location

San Francisco, CA