University of California, San Francisco · 2 days ago
004739 STDT INTERN PD
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research and education in health professions. They are seeking a Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) Trainee who will be enrolled in a state-approved training program and trained to perform various laboratory procedures related to histocompatibility testing.
AssociationBiotechnologyEducationMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
HLA typing by molecular methods (e.g., RT-PCR and NGS)
KIR genotyping by SSP method
Crossmatch by flow cytometry method
Antibody screening by Luminex-based method
Chimerism testing by NGS method
Other procedures that are performed by licensed histocompatibility personnel
Accession samples using Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Isolate DNA from blood, buccal mucosa, and cells
Isolate and cryopreserve lymphocytes from blood, spleen, and lymph nodes
Prepare serum samples for testing
Maintain samples in the inventory
Prepare reagents for testing
Perform QC and maintenance on various laboratory equipment
Perform maintenance duties for lab space
Order and stock lab supplies
File lab reports
Archive and scan documents
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in life science, clinical science or appropriate scientific field
Relevant laboratory experience
Must meet the academic requirements to enroll in the training program
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
Tidy and orderly
California Trainee License in Clinical Histocompatibility before commencement of training
Preferred
Experience working with human samples
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
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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