Biospecimen Processing & Research Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior Specialist to support translational research in the Weill NeuroBiorepository. The role involves handling and processing incoming human biospecimens, including blood and CSF, under supervision.

Responsibilities include re-coding and processing samples, preparing DNA, serum, plasma, and CSF; cryopreservation of PBMCs; quality control; aliquoting and storage; and accurate data entry in the biorepository database.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or at least four years of research experience.
• CV must clearly list current qualifications or indicate pending status upon submission.
• Candidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of hire.

Mansioni

• Process and handle biospecimens including blood and CSF, maintaining safety, integrity, and traceability.
• Prepare DNA, serum, plasma, and CSF; cryopreserve PBMCs; perform quality control and data entry in the biorepository database.
• Assist with experimental planning, troubleshooting, and data interpretation in collaboration with the research team.
• Prepare scientific materials and contribute to figures, methods, and data summaries for manuscripts and presentations; review literature as needed.
• Participate in lab meetings and contribute to discussions on experimental design and results.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Strumenti

PBMC cryopreservation

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Junior Specialist to support translational research in the Weill NeuroBiorepository. The role involves handling and processing incoming human biospecimens, including blood and CSF, under supervision.

Responsibilities include re-coding and processing samples, preparing DNA, serum, plasma, and CSF; cryopreservation of PBMCs; quality control; aliquoting and storage; and accurate data entry in the biorepository database.