Staff Research Associate

Laboratory Medicine

Full Time

78686BR

Job Summary

The incumbent will work on translational science research projects within the Applied Genomics CLIA laboratory.  The AG CLIA laboratory services the I-SPY 2 breast cancer clinical trials that characterize biomarkers of response to various therapies. The biological specimens collected will be used for various assays, including: immunohistochemical markers, genomic profiling, gene expression, proteomic arrays, serum proteomics, and various protein tests. These clinical trials provide the opportunity for the molecular characterization of locally advance breast cancers and the measurement of tumor response to therapy with MRI.

The incumbent will be part of a team responsible for receiving and storing samples acquired as part of the I-SPY clinical trails. A primary goal of the team is to process samples for send out to companies for testing as part of the trial enrollment process. This function is time sensitive with defined turn around times for samples. A secondary goal of the team is assisting in the research and development of biomarkers in breast cancer samples. As part of this effort, the incumbent will be responsible for organizing the storage of the various types of samples, preparing and distributing samples as well as maintaining the databases that electronically track the samples and collect specimen characteristics. Where required, tasks must be performed according to established operating procedures and deviations reported according to CAP/CLIA regulations.

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Department Description

Clinical Laboratories at UCSF Medical Center perform diagnostic or lab tests for patients in our hospitals and clinics as well as for our researchers. These tests are performed in the areas of chemistry, hematology or blood, immunology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, toxicology and transfusion medicine. Laboratories are located at our China Basin, Mount Zion and Parnassus campuses. These labs perform more than 4.2 million tests a year.

Required Qualifications

SRA 1:

• BS/BA in science or health related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
• Excellent PC computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
• Organizational skills: the incumbent will be required to store and track all samples in a database and report metric of samples received. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Team work: The incumbent will work with the team to accomplish various tasks based on the available staffing, length of the tasks, availability of different facilities (hood, cryostat, etc.), as well as the perishability of the samples. The incumbent will work with patient samples that require processing and shipment to outside labs for testing to determine eligibility. The incumbent will be required to meet required turn around times (TATs).
• Communication: The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) to carry out instructions and report problems to the laboratory management and collaborators.
• The incumbent must be able to adhere to SOPs. Attention to detail is essential. Deviations from SOPs must be recorded and tracked.
• Ability to perform multiple repetitive tasks with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and work well with others.
• Ability to adhere to University standard operating procedures and state and federal regulations regarding private patient medical information (HIPPA)

• One or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with use of databases or laboratory information systems
• Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining
• Experience sectioning solid tissue samples (frozen and FFPE).
• Experience with management of research records, including complex spreadsheets and online databases.
• Experience and proficiency in processing blood samples

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

009613 SRA 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

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

Additional Shift Details

8:30am – 5:30pm, includes up to one Saturday/month