The NRG Oncology Biospecimen Bank at San Francisco is based in the UCSF Department of Radiation Oncology. The Biospecimen Bank is a central repository for biological research samples that have been collected as part of ongoing NRG Oncology clinical trials. There are over 700,000 biospecimens stored in the Biospecimen Bank from patients enrolled in brain, head & neck, lung, GI, prostate and bladder clinical cancer trials. NRG trials with central review require quick turnaround as the results dete... more details
The NRG Oncology Biospecimen Bank at San Francisco is based in the UCSF Department of Radiation Oncology. The Biospecimen Bank is a central repository for biological research samples that have been collected as part of ongoing NRG Oncology clinical trials. There are over 700,000 biospecimens stored in the Biospecimen Bank from patients enrolled in brain, head & neck, lung, GI, prostate and bladder clinical cancer trials. NRG trials with central review require quick turnaround as the results determines if and how the patients are to be treated or removed from clinical trials. Learn more about the department at https://www.nrgoncology.org/ and https://nrgbb.ucsf.edu/welcome-nrg-oncology-biospecimen-bank-sa n-francisco-website.
Job duties of the Biospecimen Bank Staff Research Associate 1 include logging, tracking, and documenting all relevant information with regard to each specimen. The primary responsibilities of the Staff Research Associate include processing incoming specimens, performing pathology review with pathologists, special kit preparation, organizing and shipping outgoing samples for projects, and scanning slides samples on the Aperio Digital Scanner. The SRA1 will be responsible for time sensitive integral marker projects and database oversight. Other responsibilities include generating summaries of the usability of these biospecimens for use in translational science projects, shipping out of the samples. Other duries may include ordering supplies, contacting vendors for repair, reviewing emails and contacting sites when issues arise.
The candidate will also be required to have a valid California drivers license or 24 hour access to a vehicle and will be one of five back-up persons for off-hours freezer emergencies.
Direct supervision and training will be provided for Staff Research Associate 1.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Background in biology
Background with Biospecimen Banking or inventory databases
Experience with Photoshop, Microsoft Powerpoint, Access
Experience with Aperio Digital Scanner
Knowledge of Pathology terminology and histology experience
Experience with Federal Express online shipping
BA/BS in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, basic techniques and methods required by the position, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Excel- pivot tables and basic formulas, Microsoft Word, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat
Ability to communicate in writing, in person and over the telephone; must provide professional and courteous user support
Able to multi task efficiently, able to set priorities
Must be detail-oriented, and flexible to work schedules and assignments as needed
Valid California Driver license and/or access to a vehicle
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