Biospecimen Bank Staff Research Associate

San Francisco, CA, United States

Biospecimen Bank Staff Research Associate

Radiation Oncology

Full Time

78184BR

Job Summary

The NRG Oncology Biospecimen Bank at San Francisco is based in the UCSF Department of Radiation Oncology. The Biospecimen Bank is a central repository for biological research samples that have been collected as part of ongoing NRG Oncology clinical trials. There are over 700,000 biospecimens stored in the Biospecimen Bank from patients enrolled in brain, head & neck, lung, GI, prostate and bladder clinical cancer trials. NRG trials with central review require quick turnaround as the results determines if and how the patients are to be treated or removed from clinical trials. Learn more about the department at and .

Job duties of the Biospecimen Bank Staff Research Associate 1 include logging, tracking, and documenting all relevant information with regard to each specimen. The primary responsibilities of the Staff Research Associate include processing incoming specimens, performing pathology review with pathologists, special kit preparation, organizing and shipping outgoing samples for projects, and scanning slides samples on the Aperio Digital Scanner. The SRA1 will be responsible for time sensitive integral marker projects and database oversight. Other responsibilities include generating summaries of the usability of these biospecimens for use in translational science projects, shipping out of the samples. Other duries may include ordering supplies, contacting vendors for repair, reviewing emails and contacting sites when issues arise.

The candidate will also be required to have a valid California drivers license or 24 hour access to a vehicle and will be one of five back-up persons for off-hours freezer emergencies.

Direct supervision and training will be provided for Staff Research Associate 1.

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Department Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine (SOM), is responsible for a broad range of patient care, teaching, research and public service responsibilities. The Department provides medical students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows in the School of Medicine with programs in research, patient care, teaching and public service. The Department is comprised of three locations including Mt. Zion, Parnassus and Mission Bay and consists of 33 full-time faculty, eight researchers, 13 clinical residents and three physics residents. These operations are administered through various dispersed, interdependent sub-units, which are coordinated through a centralized Administrative Core.

Required Qualifications

BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, basic techniques and methods required by the position, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Excel- pivot tables and basic formulas, Microsoft Word, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat

Ability to communicate in writing, in person and over the telephone; must provide professional and courteous user support

Able to multi task efficiently, able to set priorities

Must be detail-oriented, and flexible to work schedules and assignments as needed

Valid California Driver license and/or access to a vehicle

Able to work with cold specimens on Dry Ice

Preferred Qualifications

Background in biology

Background with Biospecimen Banking or inventory databases

Experience with Photoshop, Microsoft Powerpoint, Access

Experience with Aperio Digital Scanner

Knowledge of Pathology terminology and histology experience

Experience with Federal Express online shipping

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009613 SRA 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mount Zion (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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