Laboratory Technician

Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Full Time

78122BR

Job Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at UCSF combines superior resident and medical student training with the highest quality of patient care and innovative research. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) provides service and conducts research for UCSF’s five integrated facilities: Mission Bay Hospitals, Moffitt/Long Hospitals, San Francisco General Hospital, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Mt. Zion Medical Center.

The position is for a technician to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in research on hearing and deafness. Under supervision, the incumbent will perform technical laboratory and/or field experimental procedures and/or receive training in the more difficult procedures usually requiring a theoretical background in one scientific field.  The candidate is expected to have a strong background in biological wet-lab techniques acquired in school, including working with mice, and be open to learning new methods.

The  position represents an excellent opportunity for the incumbent to develop basic laboratory and research skills in a collaborative translational research environment. The successful applicant will be an energetic, team player, self-directed learner with a keen interest in research.

Note: This position requires a physical/health screening.

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

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Department Description

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco combines superior resident and medical student training with the highest quality of patient care. Beyond our offices, clinics, and laboratories within the 107-acre UCSF Parnassus campus above Golden Gate Park, our Department reaches into the Moffitt Long Hospital, the Ambulatory Care Center, the Medical Center at Mount Zion, and shares UCSF’s partnerships with San Francisco General Hospital and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Required Qualifications

SRA I:

• BA/BS degree in related science and knowledge of or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough and accurate record-keeping skills
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, verbal/written communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals.
• Coursework/experience with microscopy as obtained in school

• In addition to the above, one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mouse handling, husbandry, and procedures
• Experience with cochlear physiology, hearing, and deafness
• Experience with molecular biology (PCR, cloning)
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and RNA in situ hybridization
• Experience with confocal microscopy

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

009617 SRA 2 NEX

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm