Lab Assistant II
 University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health | |
 United States, California, San Francisco | |
 Feb 09, 2026 | |
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Lab Assistant II Cardiovascular Research Institute Full Time 87830BR Job Summary The Lab Assistant will assist the department with processing and sectioning tissue samples, preparing, staining, and handling microscope slides for detailed microscopic evaluation, homogenizing tissues and preparing sterile suspensions for passage into host animals, and performing dissections of laboratory animals to expose, collect, and examine tissues in support of ongoing research activities. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $21.47 - $25.29 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) performs cutting edge research illuminating cardiovascular and pulmonary biology and disease and trains clinicians and scientists to become future leaders of these fields. The CVRI provides a home for a wide spectrum of investigation ranging from the most basic science to disease-focused and patient-based research. It also links faculty interested in cardiovascular biology and disease across UCSF programs, departments and campuses. The diversity of CVRI's faculty and its collaborative culture fosters a multidisciplinary approach to research problems and provides an important bridge between UCSF's outstanding clinical and basic science departments. Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications NA 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Organization Campus Job Code and Payroll Title 009603 LAB AST 2 Job Category Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX) Employee Class Career Percentage 100% Location San Francisco, CA Campus Mission Bay (SF) Work Style Fully On-Site Shift Days Shift Length 6 Hours Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm | |