Nakamura Laboratory – Part Time Junior Specialist Position Part-time

Nakamura Laboratory – Part Time Junior Specialist Position

Job #JPF05879 Radiation Oncology / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: December 3, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jan 1, 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: Thursday, Jun 3, 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

Part Time Junior Specialist Position – University of California, San Francisco

The Nakamura Laboratory in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UCSF is seeking a motivated scientist interested in human cognition and human-based studies.

The part time junior specialist will be working on translational research projects that focus on human cognitive function and developing innovative brain imaging approaches and analyzing molecular biomarkers to study molecular predictors of memory function in adult research subjects.

Position Overview: The specialist will assist with study coordination and work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that includes oncologists, neurologists, radiologists, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students.

The specialist will assist with coordinating the collection of blood sample tubes from participating study subjects and work with team members to process the blood samples for subsequent genetic and protein analysis. The specialist will handle human blood samples and perform processing steps in the laboratory to isolate DNA and other molecules for analysis. The specialist will help maintain accurate records and inventory of samples and prepare progress reports. We aim to provide valuable experience to prepare candidates for future career growth.

Required Qualifications: • BS or BA in a STEM major strongly preferred • Prior laboratory experience preferred • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities: • Maintain detailed records and documentation of experiments and data. • Excellent organizational and communication skills are required, and the ability to work as part of a team. • Coordinate assembly of progress reports.

Please apply online at [Please click the Apply button for the link or address]. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$58,600.

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 its 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.

Job location: San Francisco, CA