Head & Neck Tissue Research Specialist

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

Job summary

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

The role also involves wet and dry lab research focused on head and neck cancer, with the possibility of assisting with general lab duties and organization as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a BA with 3+ years of research experience.
• History of productive research endeavors.
• Good understanding of head and neck cancer clinically and in research.
• Good understanding of tissue collection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential patients and obtain consents.
• Collaborate with pathology and surgical teams to collect tissue.
• Follow multiple tissue collection protocols.
• Conduct wet and dry lab research focused on head and neck cancer.

Skills

Research experience

Head and neck cancer knowledge

Consent procedures

Collaboration with clinical teams

Education

Master’s degree or BA with 3+ years research experience

Tools

Wet lab techniques

Dry lab analysis

Job description

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

The role also involves wet and dry lab research focused on head and neck cancer, with the possibility of assisting with general lab duties and organization as needed.