Join Next-Generation CRISPR Pioneers

“We’re going to be able to do science that none of us can even imagine today...”

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Curiosity-driven, results-oriented

We are seeking individuals who are excited about the promise of CRISPR technology and the opportunity to develop and implement new functional genomics tools to solve outstanding questions in human disease biology and double the success rates of new medicines.
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A Day in the Lab

At the LGR, we prioritize innovative and results-driven research performed in a nurturing and highly collaborative setting. UC and GSK scientists from diverse scientific backgrounds work side-by-side in a dynamic laboratory environment to foster the development of skillsets across different disciplines. Beyond technical growth, we also have regular team-building activities that include volunteering with local nonprofit organizations, networking happy hours with external collaborators, and sharing way too many photos of our respective pets.
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Work alongside experts

At the LGR, we believe in providing exposure to all aspects of functional genomics screening & research. We are working hard to build a fully integrated, end-to-end screening facility along with a dedicated team of experts in fields ranging from automation to next-generation sequencing to cell biology. The LGR team also regularly collaborates with specialists in various disease areas to apply functional genomics technologies to further drug discovery.
Researcher in the Lab
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Create new ground for innovation

The LGR resides at the intersection of academia and industry—by bringing together scientists from both worlds, this collaboration will foster an environment for innovation in CRISPR-based functional genomics. This institute incorporates tool development and fundamental biology research together with human disease-relevant drug discovery research in a state-of-the-art research center located near the UCSF Mission Bay campus.
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Careers at LGR

If you’re excited about working in a highly collaborative environment with diverse projects and constant learning opportunities, check out the open positions below!
UC San Francisco
We are actively looking for both UCSF & GSK scientists to work on-site near the beautiful UCSF Mission Bay campus.
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Bioinformatics Programmer 3
Computational Biology
San Francisco, CA, USA
Automation Engineer
Technology Team
San Francisco, CA, USA
Staff Research Associate II
Technology & Biology Teams
San Francisco, CA, USA
Staff Research Associate III
Technology & Biology  Teams
San Francisco, CA, USA
Specialist
Biology Team
San Francisco, CA, USA
GlaxoSmithKline
We are actively looking for both UCSF & GSK scientists to work on-site at our beautiful UCSF Mission Bay campus.
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There are no GSK openings at this time.
Senior Scientist
Biology
San Francisco, CA, USA
Associate Scientist
Biology
San Francisco, CA, USA