Employment Duration
3 months (w/ potential for extension) Responsible for logging, tracking, and documenting relevant information for each specimen. Duties also include processing incoming specimens, performing pathology review with pathologists, preparing special kits, organizing and shipping outgoing project samples, scanning slide samples using the Aperio System, generating summaries of biospecimen usability for translational science projects, and supporting additional laboratory operations.
Key
Responsibilities: Log, track, and document all relevant information for each specimen. Process incoming specimens. Perform pathology review with pathologists. Prepare special kits. Organize and ship outgoing samples for projects. Scan slide samples using the Aperio System. Generate summaries of the usability of biospecimens for translational science projects. Ship samples as needed. Order laboratory supplies. Contact vendors for equipment repair. Review emails and contact sites when issues arise.
Responsibilities: N/A
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Valid driver’s license required to respond to laboratory emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, laboratory science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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