Lab Assistant
Preventive & Restor Dent Sci
Job Summary
This work will support the conduct of a prospective cohort study of oral health and cardiovascular health among young adult college students in California. Primary responsibilities include supporting the recruitment and enrollment efforts of eligible participants at a collaborating field site (California State University East Bay). This project will be in collaboration with the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS), School of Dentistry (SOD), UCSF. The Research Assistant will coordinate with other study personnel on participant recruitment, enrollment, consent, scheduling, and data collection, as needed.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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 $19.43 - $22.49 (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
PRDS is the largest department in the School of Dentistry. The Department is comprised of seven divisions including Behavioral Sciences and Community Dental Education, Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Clinical General Dentistry, Pre-Clinical Simulation, Endodontics, Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health, and Prosthodontics.
For more information, please visit our site https://prds.ucsf.edu/
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery.
VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide.
VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate LEADERSHIP in all that we do.
Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership.
The School is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on long-term collaborative projects
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree from an university
- Research experience in the natural or biological sciences or in public health or community-based research Familiarity with web design and social media outreach
- Experience with event promotion and community outreach
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.
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.
Job Code and Payroll Title
009605 LAB AST 1
Job Category
Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees - Technical Unit (UPTE-TX)
Employee Class
Limited Appt
Appointment End Date
30-Apr-2025
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Additional Shift Details
TBD with Supervisor/ Business Hours
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