Research Associate - genetics of congenital disorders

Staff Research Associate - genetics of congenital disorders

Jan 17, 2026

Full Time

Position  

The Staff Research Associate I/II (SRA I/II) will support the research studies of the Principal Investigator (PI), Kyle Comer, PhD., in understanding the genetics of congenital disorders and developing new therapies to treat them. Our work involves both research in animal models and as well as patient samples, in the broad area of maternal-fetal precision medicine. Past research associates have secured positions in medical school, graduate school, and the biotech industry.

Our close-knit team of scientists and clinicians provides an excellent training opportunity for motivated individuals.

The UCSF Pediatric Surgery and the Bay Area Pediatric Surgeons is the premier Pediatric Surgical Practice for the Bay Area and beyond. Our world-renowned surgeons are dedicated to the care of children, providing expert surgical care of fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired conditions.

The salary range for this position is $28.04 - $45.09 (Hourly Rate). The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

The mission of the UCSF Department of Surgery is threefold: to develop the next generation of leaders in surgery; to provide outstanding quality clinical care that is cost effective, yet compassionate; and to make significant advances in scientific knowledge and clinical practice through basic and clinical research. Care of patients is what attracted our faculty and residents to surgery, and it continues to be our main focus.

The Department is comprised of eleven divisions that include Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplant Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. Our surgeons provide care at locations throughout greater San Francisco including: UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus (Moffitt-Long Hospital), UCSF Medical Center n, UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco VA Medical Center, and Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland.

Our residents also rotate through UCSF Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, and California Pacific Medical Center.

Pediatric Surgery Team consists of internationally recognized leaders providing care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals at San Francisco and Oakland. Our pediatric general surgery team takes a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care for all who need us. Pediatric Surgery team is responsible for the management of the faculty, research and residents.

• BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong administrative skills including adeptness in keeping high-level tasks in perspective while managing all levels of activity.
• Lab bench skills including pipetting, tissue culture, sample processing.
• Excellent organization skills and ability perform administrative tasks.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Interest in biology and ability to read and understand scientific concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized.

• In addition to the above, one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prior experience in processing of tissues / biobanking.
• Interest in working with animal models including mice.
• Three years' training and experience in a research laboratory setting; demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working with animal population.
• Three years' experience with and the ability to care for, work with, and handle small animals.
• Prior experience in developing working protocols and preparing IRB…