Assistant Staff Scientist

Category: Research

Facility: Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute

Department: CHO Infectious Disease

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Day Shift

Hours: 30 hrs/week

FTE: 0.00000

Job Details: PhD or MD

***This position is contingent upon external funds***

Job Summary:

The Staff Scientist path encompasses researchers who have successfully completed doctoral training and who conduct research as a member of an existing program at CHORI. 1. Develops and conducts research projects in the laboratory of an established Principal Scientist with minimal guidance. 2. Maintains productive interactions with laboratory staff members and postdoctoral fellows. Participates in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation and in preparing and presenting research results in scientific settings.

This position will perform a study evaluating the effectiveness of a UV Optimum Light System to disinfect rooms after patient use.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience: Holds Ph.D., M.D. degree or equivalent. Successfully completed post Ph.D./M.D. training (3 years minimum). Evidence of scholarship and productivity through publication in peer reviewed journals. Physician in Infectious Diseases

Knowledge/Skills: Incumbent will have amassed significant knowledge related to the research program and will evidence a sophisticated understanding of the theoretical principles related to the scientific field of interest. Performs a wide variety of routine laboratory procedures and highly adaptable to the special and changing needs of research.

Physical Requirements:

Sit: Up to 8 hours/day

Stand/Walk: Up to 6 hours/day

Bend/Stoop: Up to 6 hours/day

Reach: Up to 6 hours

Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 8 hrs

Lift/Push/Pull: 25lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment

This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.