A Without Compensation (WOC) Research Scholar position is open at the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Health Care System, Research Department. This is a Without Compensation (WOC) position and is not eligible for regular employee benefits.

Duties

- Carry out skeletal phenotyping of mice including micro-CT, bone histology, and analysis of gene expression - Perform spatial omics to assess how alterations in Wnt genes affects the expression of genes and proteins in specific bone cell populations - Conduct experiments using primary cell culture of bone marrow osteoprogenitors - Write drafts of manuscripts describing experimental results - Prepare various chemicals for experimental use - Perform statistical analysis of experimental results and findings - Perform supply ordering/maintenance and equipment maintenance; perform additional general laboratory management duties as assigned - Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

- Completion of a doctoral program in biomedical sciences - Prior experience in a laboratory environment and basic knowledge of procedures used in biochemistry/molecular biology research - Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills - Ability to accurately follow experimental protocols - Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals

Education

This position has no education requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Francisco VA Medical Center 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121 US
• Name: Fatima Bennett
• Phone: 415-221-4810 X23142
• Email: [email protected]