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ITL- Surgery
Full Time
76431BR
Job Summary
Perform laboratory functions that support solid organ and blood & marrow transplant programs. Functions include on-call responsibilities for the deceased donor transplant programs; perform infectious disease testing; data entry of patient and sample information into various systems, prepare cell subsets; isolate DNA; HLA type by various methods; crossmatch by flow cytometry method; test and identify HLA antibodies; chimerism monitoring and other HLA-related tests; assist in managing samples (store, retrieve, and aliquot samples); perform quality control and routine maintenance of various laboratory equipment; analyze and report laboratory data; order supplies, repairs, and other services; answer phones and perform other duties as assigned.
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Department Description
The mission of the UCSF Department of Surgery is threefold: to develop the next generation of leaders in surgery; to provide outstanding quality clinical care that is cost effective, yet compassionate; and to make significant advances in scientific knowledge and clinical practice through basic and clinical research. Care of patients is what attracted our faculty and residents to surgery, and it continues to be our main focus. The Department is comprised of seven divisions including Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Transplant Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery.
The UCSF-ITL, located at 1100 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco CA 94109, is a high complexity clinical laboratory that performs tests and provides services that support solid organ (kidney, heart, lung, liver, pancreas, islet, etc.) and hematopoietic stem cell (blood, marrow, cord blood, etc.) transplant programs. The laboratory is CLIA certified and is licensed by the states of California and New York. The lab is also certified as a free-standing-histocompatibility laboratory by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The laboratory serves as a core laboratory for the NIH Immune Tolerance Network and provides support for several national clinical trials.
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Required Qualifications
- Graduation from college with a major in an appropriate scientific field.
- Possession of a clinical laboratory scientist license or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the State Department of Health.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.
- Relevant laboratory experience and/or a degree in life science or related course.
- Must be able to perform on-call duties including reporting to the laboratory within an hour of notice or call.
- Must be able to work variable shifts as required by laboratory operations including weekends, nights, and early mornings.
- Accurate and be able to process multiple samples without switches.
- Be able to work with personal computers.
- Must be effective as a member of a team.
- Proven record of being reliable and be able to multi-task.
- Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Tidy and orderly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advance degree (Masters or doctorate) in a relevant field (e.g., immunology, blood banking, and biochemistry).
- Experience with QC/QA/QS in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Working knowledge of antigens and genetics of the HLA system and be able to interpret results correctly.
License/Certification
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist license.
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
008940 CLIN LAB SCI
Job Category
Allied Health, Clinical Labs
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Shift
Variable
Shift Length
Variable
