Location: San Francisco, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 07-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform molecular extractions (RNA/DNA) and PCR testing accurately and efficiently to support patient care
• Process, accession, and handle specimens following strict biosafety and chain-of-custody procedures
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including Beckman platforms and NGS instruments such as NextSeq 550
• Document and report test results in Beaker/Epic with attention to detail and regulatory compliance
• Support pre-PCR, post-PCR, RNA bench, and NGS workflows, contributing to sequencing and diagnostics efforts
• Participate in quality control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities to maintain high lab standards
• Float to other UCSF units as required, providing reliable coverage and cross-unit collaboration

Qualifications

• CA CLS (Generalist) or CGMBS state license required
• Bachelor of Science degree required
• MLS (ASCP) or ASCP-MLS / ASCP-MB preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a clinical or hospital laboratory setting
• Strong molecular extraction and PCR testing experience required
• Experience with Beaker and Epic charting systems is required
• Ability and willingness to float to other UCSF locations
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Education

• Bachelor of Science (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Molecular extractions (RNA/DNA) from blood, tissues, buccal swabs
• PCR testing for respiratory and bacterial targets (e.g., flu, MRSA, staph aureus, COVID)
• Next Generation Sequencing workflows and familiarity with NextSeq 550
• Specimen processing, accessioning, receipt, transport, and collection best practices
• Proficiency with lab information systems: Beaker and Epic
• Hands-on experience with Beckman instrumentation
• Strong pipetting technique, data reporting, and documentation skills
• Understanding of hazardous materials handling, MSDS, labeling, and proper disposal

Benefits

• A supportive team that values your expertise and growth
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the city
• Professional development and training in cutting-edge molecular techniques
• Work in a teaching hospital environment with experienced mentors
• Flexible scheduling support and predictable daytime hours
• A collaborative lab culture where quality and patient impact come first

Travel Perks: Explore San Francisco, CA

Explore San Francisco’s iconic sites on your off days: walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Alcatraz Island and Fisherman’s Wharf, picnic in Golden Gate Park, and stroll the vibrant neighborhoods like The Mission and North Beach for world-class food. Weekend escapes to Muir Woods, Marin headlands, or nearby Napa Valley are easy day trips. Enjoy museums, theaters, eclectic markets, and a thriving tech and biotech scene right in the Bay Area.

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