Northern California HERC

Junior Specialist - Young lab

The Junior Specialist will support the execution, management, and coordination of clinical and research protocols under the general direction of the Principal Investigator. Working at the entry/journey level, the incumbent will assist with multiple concurrent research studies, ensuring adherence to established protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include coordinating study activities and logistics; collecting, preparing, and managing clinical and research data; maintaining databases and datasets; and generating reports, visualizations, and summaries of study findings. The role involves overseeing data and specimen management, ensuring data quality and integrity, and implementing routine quality control procedures.

The Junior Specialist will assist with regulatory and compliance processes, including preparation and maintenance of protocol documentation, submissions, renewals, and modifications through institutional systems, while supporting adherence to IRB and other regulatory guidelines. Additional duties include contributing to protocol development, supporting audits and study reviews, and facilitating communication across departments and research teams.

The position may also involve assisting with data analysis, experiment planning, manuscript preparation, and general research administration. Collaboration with investigators, research staff, and administrative teams is essential to support efficient study operations and successful project outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or at least four years of research experience, by the time of hire.
• Contributing to research activities under supervision.
• 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.

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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.

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