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From: "Lindstaedt, Bill" <Bill.Lindstaedt@UCSF.EDU>
Subject: Job Postings for Life Scientists
Date: March 4, 2014 9:52:56 AM PST
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Reply-To: "Lindstaedt, Bill" <Bill.Lindstaedt@UCSF.EDU>

Bio-rad (note: 2 separate positions)
(1) Sr. R&D Engineer, Microfluidics department
Pleasanton, California

 

The R&D engineer will design and build new instruments, and develop control and analytical software.  You will develop mechatronics and optical systems as well as microfluidic devices. You will have the opportunity to develop these instruments from the research stage through product development.
 
Required Skills
•    Hands-on working knowledge of microfluidics and automated fluidics instrumentation
•    Detailed understanding of laminar and liquid-liquid fluid flows
•    Experience manipulating microliter volumes of fluid
•    Experience in MEMS and/ or microfluidics fabrication
•    Proficient with SolidWorks
•    Proficient in programming in Python, MATLAB or C++
•    Capable of developing and executing experimental protocols, and communicating findings clearly and concisely

 

Required Experience
•    Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent field
•    PhD and industrial experience, or MS or BS degree with equivalent research experience

 

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(2) Staff Scientist, Microfluidics department
Pleasanton, California

 

The staff scientist will help to lead the biology and biochemistry efforts in the group to develop the next generation of products. This is a multidisciplinary group and we will work on a multitude of systems from nucleic acids to proteins and cells. You will devise and develop assays and work intimately with the engineering group developing instrumentation.   Finally, we are growing the Digital Biology Center to be the preeminent center for droplet microfluidics research. You will be a foundational member of the group and we look forward to your influence and creativity choosing future research directions.

 

Required Skills
•    A proven track record of assay design, development and implementation.
•    Experience with NGS sample preparation methods
•    Familiarty with ELISA and other protein analysis methods
•    Experience developing and optimizing nucleic acids protocols, such as PCR.
•    Experience leading other scientists.
•    Excellence in written and oral communication.
•    PhD in biology, biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar field
•    3-5+ years experience in industry or academia post PhD or equivalent

 

 Apply online or contact Paul Korn paul_korn@bio-rad.com at HR for questions.

 

D. E. Shaw Research
Postdoctoral Fellow
New York, New York 
Job Description; or see attachment

 

D. E. Shaw Research is seeking postdoctoral fellows of exceptional ability to join our New York-based team.  This is a unique opportunity to develop and work with transformative technology in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.  Candidates should have expertise in computational chemistry, biology, or physics, or in a relevant area of computer science or applied mathematics.

 

Relevant areas of experience

•    the study of allosteric interactions or other functionally important conformational changes in biological molecules
•    structure prediction or design for proteins or RNA
•    the study of protein–protein or protein–nucleic acid interactions
•    force field improvement through detailed comparisons of simulation data with NMR measurements 
•    development and implementation of new methodology (e.g., integrators, methods for enhanced sampling or free-energy calculations,  or tools to efficiently analyze large simulation datasets).

 

 

Either apply online or send a CV or resume to Želimir Galjaniζ at Zelimir.Galjanic@career.DEShawResearch.com.

 

 

BioCentury Publications, Inc
Senior Writer
San Francisco, CA or Chicago, Illinois
(See attachment)

 

BioCentury Publications Inc. is widely known as the leading provider of business intelligence about the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries through its high value-added newsletters, conferences and research services.

The company currently has openings for Senior Writers to evaluate scientific developments, clinical research, regulatory and public policy developments for their healthcare, commercial and investment impact and write about them for our publications.

Requirements

•    4+ years work experience or other credentials to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the topics addressed by the       company’s publications and services.
•    ability to write complex, multi-source articles of up to 3,000 words at least six times a year that identify emerging trends and engage in interpretative, forward-looking thinking.
•    expected to produce an average of at least two pages of published copy per week.
•    The ability to write clearly and accurately in English that is correct with respect to grammar, spelling and style, within the company’s deadlines. Fluency in a language other than English is highly desirable.
•    The ability to think analytically, to be able to evaluate the potential outcomes of actions or events, to communicate this reasoning in writing and, where appropriate, to provide supporting numerical analysis. Experience with financial modeling is highly desirable.
•    News judgment, i.e., the ability to prioritize news events in order of importance for the company’s audience, and to be able to explain the reasoning behind the ranking.

Please contact Susan Morgan,smorgan@biocentury.com
Director of HR, BioCentury Publications, Inc.

 

 

Bio-rad
Scientist, BioEducation R&D
Hercules, CA

 

Bio-Rad believes that the biotechnology industry should play an integral role in supporting education, helping to develop today's students as tomorrow's scientists and problem solvers.  Bio-Rad's Biotechnology Explorer program (www.explorer.bio-rad.com) has developed a line of laboratory kits which have provided millions of students around the world the opportunity to explore the fundamental techniques of genetic engineering, DNA fingerprinting, DNA amplification, protein expression and analysis, bioinformatics, and the creation of genetically modified organisms.
 
Required Skills
•    The primary job responsibility is to develop hands-on biotechnology educational kits and activities for use in teaching labs at the high school, community college and university levels.
•    Performing the necessary laboratory work required to develop and validate new kits, and managing the project through the new product development process.
•    Technically support all existing products and be an expert source for technical questions related to all of our products for both internal and external inquiries.
•    Have an understanding of the education market and US educational system and participate in marketing activities and is expected to interact frequently with teachers and students.
•    Attend and support training workshops for teachers. The job requires 10-15% time traveling to tradeshows and customer visits.

 

Education:
MS (with industry work experience) or PhD in a life science discipline.  Engineering, Bioinformatics, chemistry or environmental science background is a plus. The ideal candidate will minimally have completed a life science-based doctoral graduate program or have equivalent work experience. 

 

Required Experience
•    Passion for science education and be excited to work as part of a dynamic, fast paced, and highly motivated team.
•    Have balanced laboratory skills including molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and bioinformatics analysis. 
•    Broad knowledge base of biology and science in general
•    Computer programming experience is a plus
•    Some teaching experience; experience working with teachers to deliver new classroom content are preferred.
•    Product development experience in industry are highly desirable.
 
Bryony Ruegg, PhD
Business Unit Manager
Biotechnology Explorer Program
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

 

  

Nodality (note: 2 separate positions)
Nodality is a start-up biotechnology company with a unique technology that reveals biological function to enable better drug development, diagnostics and patient care. We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Scientist I/II, Research. The scope of research will address the application of flow cytometric analysis to the interrogation of immune cell signaling in the context of development of therapeutic drugs and diagnostic tests for autoimmune disorders, cancer immunotherapy and hematologic malignancies. 

(1) Scientist I/II, Research
South San Francisco, CA
(See attachment)

Functions:
•    Apply and further develop Nodality's SCNP technology to address clinically relevant questions addressing both disease biology and drug development.
•    Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams including clinical and computational sciences, addressing diverse scientific and clinical questions.
•    Apply understanding/knowledge of signaling biology to develop SCNP assays for continued expansion of biological scope and disease-based applications.
•    Effectively operate within multiple projects with varied objectives and timelines.
 
Education and Experience:
•    PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience if all other criteria are met);minimal 2 yrs industry experience 
•    Understanding / knowledge of signaling biology is essential and experience in cancer immunotherapy is a plus.
•    Knowledge of principles of flow cytometry is essential, hands-on experience is highly desirable.
•    Immunological background is preferred.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

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(2) Scientist, Bioinformatics/Data Scientist
South San Francisco, CA
(See attachment)
 
Responsibilities:
•    Work with biologists to design experiments to answer complex biological and clinical questions in oncology, autoimmunity, and immunology
•    Perform a variety of data analysis tasks ranging from exploring biology to developing and validating predictive models for clinical applications
•    Work in cross-functional teams with research biologists, technology experts, biostatisticians, clinical scientists, and computational scientists
•    Use your programming skills to efficiently manage experimental data and data workflows
•    Contribute to development of study protocols, statistical analysis plans and reports
•    Explore, evaluate, and implement novel approaches and data analysis methods for interpreting biological experiments and improving processes
•    Present proposals and findings within and beyond your team
 
Job Requirements:
•    A PhD with strong background in computational biology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computer science, data science or related field
•    Knowledge of molecular and cellular biology and experience working with biological data
•    Knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques
•    Proficiency with popular statistical packages such as R
•    Proficiency with Python
•    Understanding of database systems (SQL, MongoDB, etc.)

•    Knowledge of web development languages and packages such as JavaScript, D3.js is a plus


Please submit your resume with cover letter to jobs@nodalityinc.com. Nodality is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thi Nguyen, PhD
Program Director, Career Development
Graduate Students and Postdocs
Office of Career and Professional Development
Student Academic Affairs 
University of California, San Francisco

 

1675 Owens St, Ste 310
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-514-4750

Please schedule meetings through Celestine Fry:  415-476-4986, ocpd@ucsf.edu

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Bill Lindstaedt, MS
Director
Office of Career and Professional Development
Student Academic Affairs 
University of California, San Francisco

 

513 Parnassus Ave., Room S-140
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-502-2422

Please schedule meetings through Celestine Fry:  415-476-4986, ocpd@ucsf.edu



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Matthew P. Jacobson
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry 
Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences
California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences
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Director, Graduate Group in Biophysics

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