Location: Davis,CA, USA
UC Davis
Laboratory Assistant
Salary or Pay Range: $25.51 - $30.37 /hourly (budgeted salary range: initial placement will be between $25.51 -$27.74 /hourly, commensurate with relevant experience and education)
Under general supervision, receives clinical specimens from clients and performs specimen processing/receiving for testing by reconciling, coordinating, managing and executing the receipt of samples. Aids the various lab sections by providing glass washing and sterilization services.Prepares clinical specimens and media for routine shipments. Performs biohazardous disposal and chem-waste management. Provides telephone customer service. assistance in animal care and restraint, as Assists with inventory and ensures proper storage of biological media/reagents.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
* No minimal education required.
* Experience working in flexible conditions and to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, while providing attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients, veterinarians, co-workers in various disciplines within the laboratory, and individuals from other University units, government/outside agencies both in person and on the phone.
* Working knowledge of diagnostic procedures and tests used in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, as well as veterinary & medical terminology. Skills to learn appropriate samples for a variety of microbiologic, immunologic, histologic and clinical chemistry tests and adverse sample conditions that may affect testing.
* Skills to use analytical balances, volumetric glassware, PH meters, centrifuges, automated dispensing equipment, sterilizing ovens, glass washers and dryers, and autoclaves.Skills to work with blood, dead animals, tissues, and to handle potentially infectious material.
* Computer skills to quickly/accurately perform data entry into computer.
Preferred Qualifications
* Ability to learn UC purchasing policies, procedures and forms.
* Skill to learn computer programs designed for sample tracking, worksheet production, and workload reporting
Key Responsibilities
* 45% - Specimen and Data Management
* 35% - Glass Washing / Media Preparation and Shipping Areas
* 20% - Telephone Coverage and Results Reporting
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at
Job ID# 74807
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer