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CTSI

Full Time

78543BR

Job Summary

The Lab Manager provides overall leadership of the nine CTSI Biospecimen Processing Labs (BSPL), and directly manages the team of lab technicians & onsite day-to-day operations of six of the labs. The projects facilitated by the BSPL require blood, urine and other body fluid processing from human research subjects enrolled in clinical trials. The incumbent serves as a lead and role model for the BSPL, through management and responsibility for the administration of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. Management of the sample processing laboratory includes personnel recruitment, development, performance management & training, stepping in to provide coverage for gaps in staffing; interacting with many different study groups regarding their protocols; attending protocol in-services to assure that samples are ordered appropriately; liaise with nursing staff regarding sample collection; and implementing and maintaining a bar-coded based sample inventory and tracking system. In partnership with the BSPL Associate Director, the incumbent will oversee and assist in the transition and updating of the current inventory system to the MBioLIMs data software.

Additionally, the manager has responsibility for standardization of policies and procedures to ensure harmonious workflow and adherence to regulatory guidelines. She/he is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of new protocols, which includes assisting with the budget preparation. The manager works closely with the BSPL Associate Director in making recommendations and implementing improvements to sample processing practices. The incumbent assists with cost recovery activities, including preparing budgets for study protocols and preparing monthly billing reports. The role works under limited supervision and requires a high level of independence and sound decision-making skills.

We welcome and encourage applications from those with lived and/or professional experience in communities that have been excluded from research, have been historically underrepresented in staff and leadership roles, and whose professional interests center equity and justice.

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Department Description

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is a large, highly complex research unit within the Office of the AVC-CR that spans the four UCSF health science schools (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Dentistry), the UCSF Graduate Division, and collaborating affiliates of UCSF. The mission of CTSI is to facilitate clinical and translational research to improve patient and community health. CTSI does this by providing infrastructure, services, and training to make research more efficient. CTSI develops broad coalitions and partnerships at the local, regional, and national levels to enable a transformation of the research environment. CTSI has $25-$28M in annual funding from multiple sources (NIH, institutional, philanthropy, industry and other) and includes 20 interdisciplinary programs.

The clinical component of CTSI, Clinical Research Services (CRS) integrates the activities of multiple clinical research sites that provide adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient clinical services to support the translation of promising clinical research ideas into successful protocols. CRS provides an array of core research services such as adult and pediatric nursing services, phlebotomy, and biospecimen processing. The Biospecimen Processing Lab (BSPL), a part of CRS, collects, processes, stores, and distributes bio specimens for research. The BSPL functions as a common biorepository for human biospecimens derived from patients who have consented to participate in clinical trials and research studies and are undergoing cancer treatments, surgeries, and other medical procedures.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of lab experience
• Previous supervisory or lead experience
• Experience and expertise with blood-borne pathogen handling. Prior experience in the clinical research environment
• Problem solving skills for resolution of protocol related issues
• Advanced knowledge of a wide variety of specialized laboratory equipment
• Solid leadership skills associated with planning work assignments, establishing priorities, scheduling instructional space, and ensuring completion of multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff. Excellent interpersonal and communication with study teams and outside laboratories is a critical part of this position
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively supervise all levels of staff
• Advanced knowledge of necessary lab safety procedures and requirements, as well as chemical disposal guidelines
• Schedule Flexibility - able to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FreezerWorks database system
• CITI/UCSF Good Clinical Practice Certification
• Solid knowledge of data acquisition and analysis techniques
• Strong abilities to conduct and report on scientific experiments and findings
• Safe Shipping/IATA Certification
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) certification preferred

License/Certification

• Lab and Biosafety Training

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

004582 LAB PROCESSING SUPV 2

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Oakland, CA, Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8:30-5:30; some evenings and weekends required