Head & Neck Cancer Tissue Lab Specialist

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

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.