Momen-Heravi Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist Full-time

Momen-Heravi Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist

Orofacial Sciences / SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: September 5, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Mar 5, 2027 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

Momen-Heravi Lab – Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist Department of Orofacial Sciences UC San Francisco

The Department of Orofacial Sciences in the School of Dentistry is recruiting for a Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist. The position responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support to the research group of post-docs and scientists
• Tumor and tissue processing and analysis
• Monitor the lab facilities and equipment
• Inventory management
• Overall lab maintenance, safety, and compliance
• Support day-to-day lab operation

Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience to be appointed at the Junior rank.
• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) with three or more years of research experience to be appointed at the Assistant rank.
• Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization to be appointed at the Associate rank.
• Demonstrating outstanding personal initiative and originality of thought
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Excellent teamwork
• Ability to convey their ideas and thoughts in an organized cohesive manner
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently is a must
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Bioinformatics/Computer Science or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with small extracellular vesicle (sEV)-based gene research
• Experience identifying biomarkers in oral and craniofacial malignancies
• Experience with data analysis of single-cell RNA seq and spatial transcriptomics
• Experience with mouse models of oral inflammatory diseases including ligature models for periodontitis
• Willingness to learn more advanced lab techniques
• Willingness to interact with patients and physicians for sample collection and processing

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$88,000.

Please apply online at: 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 of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

Application Requirements

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)

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. • “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy • APM – 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job Location

San Francisco, CA