Lab Assistant

Path-Central Admin

Full Time

86337BR

Job Summary

The Biobank Lab Assistant will be responsible for accessioning, inventorying, and organizing biospecimens into the research database as well as the archival specimen storage; entering and managing research database information and updates; and obtaining appropriate specimens for individual research projects. In addition, the Lab Assistant will work closely with Department of Urology to assist in an ongoing research project to digitize pathology H&E slides in Urology for current and future research projects by obtaining appropriate specimens, cataloging and recording all information about specimens into the research database, de-identifying and preparing slides, loading and unloading slides into the scanner, and performing quality control checks of the digital images.

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.

The salary range for this position is $21.47 - $25.29 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Pathology and Urology 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, breast pathology, genitourinary pathology, molecular and laboratory genetics and genomics pathology, and surgical pathology.

With long term collaboration between UCSF Urology and Pathology, the Urology Biospecimens Banks and Informatic Technology (UBANK IT) serves as a dedicated urology research biorepository and bio-digitalization. UBANKIT collects and curates tissue and fluid biospecimens, as well as corresponding clinical data collected from genitourinary patients and provided for academic and external research. The UBANK IT specimens consist of research specimens collected from prostate, renal, and bladder cancer patients and includes ambient formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue and H&E slides, as well as frozen blood, body fluids and tissue stored at -80 C. These comprehensive collection enables divers research applications, supporting translational study, biomarker discovery, and precision oncology initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High Diploma and two (2) years of laboratory experience, or
• Two years of college (including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences), and one year of laboratory experience
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to follow oral/write instructions in English
• High level of attentions to details
• Ability to follow details instructions to archive reproducible results
• Ability to work effectively with multiples demands and competing deadlines
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Requests efficiently and effectively, respond promptly to conflicting priorities with minimal. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns, accommodate last minute supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing, handling, shipping biospecimens
  • Sectioning blocks and staining slides
  • Processing blood and urine samples
• Background using Epic, Redcap, OnCore, or other LIMS system
• PA(ASCP), or HT(ASCP), or HTL(ASCP)

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009603 LAB AST 2

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM