Lab Assistant

F_TEP-Campus Employees

Temporary Employment

84781BR

Job Summary

The anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is approximately 8 months.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting brain tumor tissue samples during surgical procedures.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of samples according to lab protocols.
• Organize and maintain a digital database of collected tissue samples.
• Implement systematic cataloging for efficient retrieval and analysis.
• De-identify patient data to ensure privacy and compliance with ethical guidelines.
• Process and format data for consistency and usability.
• Maintain accurate records of sample metadata and imaging details.
• Summarize findings and trends for reporting and collaborative purposes.
• Upload and share data with research collaborators.
• Ensure data is accessible and formatted appropriately for external use.
• Work under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and postdoctoral researcher.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate progress regularly.
  
  The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation and three years of laboratory experience, or two years of college, including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and two years of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds - frozen specimens are in heavy racks.
• Organization and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to navigate to/from freezer facilities (e.g., Parnassus to Oyster Point in South City).
• Comfortable with email and accessing information from the internet. Must be able to access temperature monitoring system online remotely from home.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in processing specimens.
• Experience with human biological specimens - handling and processing.
• Computer experience with general data entry systems.

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

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009602 LAB AST 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

37.5%

Appointment End Date

30-Apr-2026

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

Variable