UC Davis

Laboratory Assistant

Salary Range: $24.77/hr. - $29.49/hr. (Department budgeted range: $24.77/hr. - $26.93/hr. Commensurate with experience.)

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, aid the various lab sections by providing glass washing and sterilization services, prepares clinical specimens and media for routine shipments, biohazardous disposal and chem-waste management, providing telephone customer service, assistance in animal care and restraint, as well as inventory and proper storage of biological media/reagents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• 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.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• 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.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients, veterinarians, co-workers in various discipline within the laboratory, and individuals from other University units, government/outside agencies both in person and on the phone.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Ability to learn UC purchasing policies, procedures, and forms.

• Skill to learn computer programs designed for sample tracking, worksheet production, and workload reporting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=283710

Job ID# 69381

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer