Assistant Specialist - Ha lab

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Specialist - Ha lab to support tissue collection from operative specimens and clinical biopsies. You will identify potential patients, obtain consents, and collaborate with pathology and surgical teams to collect tissue under various protocols.

The role also involves wet and dry lab research focused on head and neck cancer, with duties and organization support in the lab as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of research experience.
• Experience with head and neck cancer, in clinical and research settings.
• Solid understanding of tissue collection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tissue collections from operative specimens and clinical biopsies.
• Identify potential patients, perform consents, and coordinate with pathology and surgical teams.
• Engage in wet/dry lab research focused on head and neck cancer and help with lab duties and organization.

Skills

Head and neck cancer knowledge

Clinical/research understanding

Consent/patient identification

Education

Master's or Bachelor's with 3+ years research

Job description

Position description

Assistant Specialist - Ha lab

The position will be utilized to help augment our current tissue collections protocols from the operative specimens and in clinical biopsies. The Specialist will need to be able to identify potential patients, perform consents, and work with the pathology and surgical teams to successfully collect tissue under a number of different protocols.

The individual will also spend time performing research, both wet and dry lab, focused on head and neck cancer. The Specialist may need to help with lab duties and organization as well.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree with 3 or more years of research experience.
• With history of productive research endeavors.
• Have good understanding of the field of head and neck cancer, both clinically and in research.
• Have a good understanding of tissue collection protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of research experiences.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $65,800 - $73,200.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

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Job location

San Francisco, CA