University of California, San Francisco · 2 days ago

Research Morphology Core Facility Lab Assistant

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Accession clients' work and prepare tissue for processing.

Embed tissue, cut paraffin and frozen sections, and stain samples.

Prepare complex buffers, cell culture media, and plates using sterile techniques.

Maintain the lab by washing glassware and conducting radioactive swipe tests.

Collect, wash, and sterilize glassware from campus laboratories.

Restock shelves with clean glassware and perform other assigned duties.

Qualification

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Project ManagementOrganization-Specific Computer ApplicationsHelp Desk TroubleshootingAudio/Visual Equipment SetupVideo Conferencing SystemsGrammar EditingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityTime ManagementUCSF Work Experience UCSFSchool of Medicine UCSF Accounting Processes UCSF PoliciesTravel Arrangements using ConnexxusCheck Requests using BearBuyCHR Application Submissions using iMedRisReimbursements using MyExpenseHIPAA/Privacy Policies

Required

High school graduation and two years of laboratory experience, or two years of college, including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, be exceptionally organized, focused with attention to detail, follow through with issues in a timely matter, perform under pressure with increasingly challenging administrative tasks, accommodate last-minute requests efficiently and effectively, respond promptly to conflicting priorities with minimal supervision.

Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing. Proven ability to communicate, correspond and interact with a diverse group of people within UC campuses, UC Departments, faculty, staff, students, trainees, outside physicians and institutions and patients

Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.

Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Strong knowledge of the following: basic help desk troubleshooting such as logins and screen displays and audio/visual equipment setup and breakdown of high-tech video conferencing system

Demonstrate exemplary oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to edit professional documents for grammar, spelling and content.

Preferred

UCSF work experience, knowledge of UCSF and the School of Medicine; knowledge of UCSF accounting processes and policies, travel and entertainment policies and restrictions, HIPAA/Privacy policies, travel arrangements using Connexxus, check requests using BearBuy, CHR application submissions using iMedRis and reimbursements using MyExpense.