Lab Assistant

HDF Comprehensive Cancer Ctr

Part Time

76492BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC), or Cancer Center, combines basic science, clinical research, epidemiology/cancer control and patient care from throughout the University of California, San Francisco system.

The Lab Assistant is a career part time (50%) position. The majority of the effort, will be providing glass washing and autoclaving services for wet lab researchers at the UCSF Mt. Zion Cancer Research Bld and Helen Diller Bld.  About 10% of the time this position will provide to other shared support services such as booking conference rooms, distributing mail, stocking break rooms, preparing purchase requisitions, and submitting work order requests online.  Limited other duties as assigned.  

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) holds the prestigious designation of “comprehensive” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). We combine basic science, clinical research, epidemiology, cancer control and patient care throughout UCSF.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and basic Excel.
• Demonstrated experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to speak read and write English.  Respond to emails with correct grammar.
• Ability to operate industrial glass wash and autoclave machines; including calculating correct temperatures/times.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and professionalism in interacting appropriately with customers across all levels.
• Systematic, organized, able to plan work in advance.
• Approachable, accessible, friendly, helpful personality.
• Demonstrated good attendance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects successfully to timely completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• College graduate with work experience.
• Previous experience in a research lab setting helpful.

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 San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009605 LAB AST 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Mount Zion (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Variable schedule Monday - Friday