Surgery

Per Diem

75919BR

Job Summary

This is a training position. Interns will be enrolled in a state-approved training program for the Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS). ()
While enrolled in the program, the Intern will be trained to perform:

• HLA typing by serological and molecular methods
• cadaver and living donor work-up to include crossmatch by cytotoxic and flow cytometry methods
• engraftment testing by STR
• antibody screening by various methods
• and other procedures that are performed by licensed histocompatibility personnel.
• Other duties include
  • preparing standardized trays for HLA typing
  • sorting patient sera for storage
  • perform QC and maintenance on various laboratory equipment
  • inventory and order lab supplies
  • file laboratory reports
  • accession samples using Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), etc.

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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 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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

004739 STDT INTERN PD

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Per Diem

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

31-Jul-2024

Location

San Francisco, CA

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 5:30 PM, additional hours as needed