Specimen Lab Assistant — Pathology Support (3-Month)

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a temporary Laboratory Specimen Technician to log, track, and document biospecimens, process incoming samples, and assist with pathology reviews.

You will prepare kits, ship samples, scan slides with the Aperio System, and generate usability summaries for translational projects. The role supports laboratory operations and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Valid driver\'s license required.
• Bachelor\'s degree in biological sciences or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Log, track, and document all relevant information for each specimen.
• Process incoming specimens.
• Perform pathology review with pathologists.
• Prepare special kits.
• Organize and ship outgoing samples for projects.
• Scan slide samples using the Aperio System.
• Generate summaries of biospecimen usability for translational science projects.
• Ship samples as needed.
• Order laboratory supplies.
• Contact vendors for equipment repair.
• Review emails and contact sites when issues arise.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Aperio System

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a temporary Laboratory Specimen Technician to log, track, and document biospecimens, process incoming samples, and assist with pathology reviews.

You will prepare kits, ship samples, scan slides with the Aperio System, and generate usability summaries for translational projects. The role supports laboratory operations and vendor coordination.