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Job Location drjobs

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 87900 - 187700

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Anatomical Services Specialists handle the preparation and care of anatomical material generated by the Program. These materials are subsequently allocated for study to various internal and external teaching and research programs.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Specimen preparation: Including preparing preserved and nonpreserved specimens for education and research
  • Maintaining specimen inventory and tracking: Ensures that the locations of all specimens are known at all times
  • Database entry and maintenance: Maintains accurate records in systemwide comprehensive inventory and tracking database
  • Lab maintenance: Ensures lab is clean and in working order maintains lab supplies and equipment
  • Requestor site visits: Carries out site visits/inspections of requestor facilities as assigned
  • Specimen delivery/transport: Using Program vehicle transports specimens to requestor facilities as assigned


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 $87900 $187700 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF including total compensation please visit: degree in mortuary science or equivalent

  • At least five years experience in funeral service or donated body programs
  • At least two years technical experience in preparation techniques for preservation of deceased human bodies
  • At least three years working in a biohazardous workplace including handling of blood borne pathogens formaldehyde monitoring and storage of hazardous materials
  • Knowledge of California law governing crematories funeral directors embalmers CalOSHA Organ donations California Business and Professions Code demonstrated knowledge of Funeral Cemetery and Crematory Codes
  • Demonstrated knowledge of California Health Department regulations on vital statistics and experience filing death certificates and disposition permits
  • Ability to communicate with faculty medical students staff prospective donors and the general public regarding the use of anatomical gifts and anatomical materials
  • Demonstrated computer skills in using database registry
  • Demonstrated theoretical knowledge of human anatomy biology and physiology


    • Bachelors degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training is preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to perform dissections and preparations for anatomy study in an efficient and skillful manner
    • Tissue Bank Specialist certification


    • California Licensed Embalmer
    • California Funeral Directors License
    • California Drivers License


    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.

    Department Description
    The UCSF Willed Body Program is responsible for overseeing the donation of whole body donors to UCSF for education and research. All aspects of donation from initial donor registration through final disposition of a donor are overseen and coordinated by the Program. Technical staff handle the preparation and care of anatomical material generated by the Program. These materials are subsequently allocated for study to various internal and external teaching and research programs.


    About UCSF
    The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research graduatelevel education in the life sciences and health professions and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the worlds 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


    Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

    Required Experience:

    Unclear Seniority

    Employment Type

    Full Time

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