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As the Antibody Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the daily function of the antibody section of the laboratory. This includes prioritizing of samples, ensuring adherence to established turnaround times, verifying the adequacy of reagents and consumables, monitoring quality control testing on reagents and instruments before their use with patient samples, addressing and resolving instrument issues, handling and resolving problems within their expertise, escalating issues beyond their expertise to the supervisor and/or director. Additionally, the incumbent reviews and approves results for reporting, serving as the principal reviewer, approver, and reporter of antibody results. They also sign off reports for other test areas such as HLA typing, KIR genotyping, crossmatching, and/or chimerism testing.
In addition to the supervisor, manager, and director, the incumbent serves as the subject matter expert for antibody methods. The incumbent stays updated on relevant literature to ensure that the laboratory possesses cutting-edge knowledge, skills, and methods for performing antibody testing, including exploring its potential application for other tests. Additionally, the incumbent serves as the primary support for other technologists assigned to perform antibody-related tasks in the laboratory.
Primary work location is 11 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
License/Certification
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.
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. The Department is comprised of multiple divisions and sections and our surgeons provide care at locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Our Residents and Fellows also play a critical role in Department's success. The Department of Surgery Chair's Office is an extremely high profile, fast paced environment with a very diverse range of contacts and needs which require an immediate and accurate response, handled with confidentiality, and while staying compliant. The Chair's Office is responsible for management, direction and oversight of over 400 faculty (clinical and research), trainees and staff personnel.
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 diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
As the Antibody Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the daily function of the antibody section of the laboratory. This includes prioritizing of samples, ensuring adherence to established turnaround times, verifying the adequacy of reagents and consumables, monitoring quality control testing on reagents and instruments before their use with patient samples, addressing and resolving instrument issues, handling and resolving problems within their expertise, escalating issues beyond their expertise to the supervisor and/or director. Additionally, the incumbent reviews and approves results for reporting, serving as the principal reviewer, approver, and reporter of antibody results. They also sign off reports for other test areas such as HLA typing, KIR genotyping, crossmatching, and/or chimerism testing.
In addition to the supervisor, manager, and director, the incumbent serves as the subject matter expert for antibody methods. The incumbent stays updated on relevant literature to ensure that the laboratory possesses cutting-edge knowledge, skills, and methods for performing antibody testing, including exploring its potential application for other tests. Additionally, the incumbent serves as the primary support for other technologists assigned to perform antibody-related tasks in the laboratory.
Primary work location is 11 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from college with a major in an appropriate scientific field, possession of a clinical laboratory scientist license, or a similar license of equal or higher level issued by the California Department of Health.
- At least 6 years work experience in performing clinical histocompatibility testing.
- Must be able to perform on-call duties including reporting to the laboratory within an hour of notice or call.
- 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.
- Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Tidy and orderly.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 years relevant experience as a licensed technologist in a clinical histocompatibility laboratory; 2 of which are in HLA antibody testing by various methods (e.g., Luminex Bead-Based and Solid-Phase Assays).
- 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.
- Advance degree in a relevant field (e.g., Immunology, Biochemistry, and/or Genetics).
License/Certification
- Current California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Generalist or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) or equivalent.
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.
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. The Department is comprised of multiple divisions and sections and our surgeons provide care at locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Our Residents and Fellows also play a critical role in Department's success. The Department of Surgery Chair's Office is an extremely high profile, fast paced environment with a very diverse range of contacts and needs which require an immediate and accurate response, handled with confidentiality, and while staying compliant. The Chair's Office is responsible for management, direction and oversight of over 400 faculty (clinical and research), trainees and staff personnel.
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 diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
