Hospital Lab Technician 1

The Department of Pathology at UCSF aims to achieve the highest standards in patient care, research and education. The Department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists who are recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise. The Department’s research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UCSF. Our educational programs include a research-intensive academic residency program and fellowships in cytopathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal and liver pathology, gynecologic pathology, neuropathology and surgical pathology.

Under the direct supervision of The Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service Histology Supervisor, the incumbent provides technical and clerical support to the histology laboratory.

• The incumbent is familiar with a lab department’s administrative processes including receiving specimens for accessioning and how to navigate data information system to retrieve patient demographics, clinical and gross descriptions.
• Mainly, they complete laboratory administrative duties including but not limited to print and organize slides and slide labels, QC slide send-outs, file slides, blocks and department paperwork.
• They are comfortable with general laboratory PPE procedures and performing routine laboratory maintenance.
• As needed, the incumbent can handle and safely dispose of chemical, biological and occasionally sharps waste and can maintain general histology equipment (cassette printer, tissue processor, embedding unit, H/E stainer, etc).
• They also maintain the readiness and order of specified work areas and performs other projects as directed by the histology supervisor, pathologists’, and department manager.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values [].