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SRA 2 NEX (Biotechnology Technician)
University of California Davis
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Posted: 27-Mar-24
Location: Davis, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 5135808
SRA 2 NEX (Biotechnology Technician)
Department Description
Want to be part of an early warning system that helps to protect the health of California's livestock and poultry? We are looking for a Biotechnology Technician to work alongside our world leading faculty and technicians, helping to safeguard the public health with rapid and reliable diagnoses for animal diseases including those affecting humans.
As part of the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System within the top-ranked UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, our career employees are provided the following benefits:
PERSONAL LEAVE
COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
Job Summary
Under supervision, perform molecular-based diagnostic testing, assay development and evaluation using PCR and related technologies, including the extraction of RNA and DNA from clinical veterinary specimens and use of molecular techniques for detection, identification, typing, and phylogenetic analysis of veterinary pathogens. The work is performed in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory rooms.
Budgeted Salary: Initial placement will be between $28.04 - $30.95/Hour, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience.
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
Position Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stoop, bend and lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Kneel, squat, stoop and bend.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions such as pipetting.
- Sit/work at a computer/workstation for extended periods of time.
- Ability to distinguish between colors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Due to the potential work with poultry diseases, ownership and handling of birds is not allowed.
- Electronic devices, such as cell phone, iPod, etc., usage will be restricted inside the lab.
- Perform high consequence assays within a restricted access Biosafety Level 3 laboratory that sometimes mandates after hours or weekend work.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing workload and priorities, work under pressure to meet workload deadlines ensuring accurate and timely turnaround time of tests results.
- Follow written and oral instructions, procedures, protocols.
- Adhere to laboratory safety measures and procedures and follow safe working practices.
- Maintain neat and accurate laboratory records and logbooks.
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 6:00pm with schedule flexibility to respond to animal health emergencies. Work schedule might be slightly different during the training period.
- Mandatory weekend and holiday rotation during animal health emergencies/outbreak work.
- Work flexible schedule/overtime as needed to complete projects, outbreak work and meet deadlines.
- This position is not eligible for remote work, due to the nature of the essential responsibilities.
- Restricted/Limited vacation during peak workload periods (i.e. Outbreaks, Fiscal Close, Audits Periods, etc.)
- Occasional travel to CAHFS branch laboratories, conferences, etc.
- THIS IS NOT AN H1B/J1 OPPORTUNITY. Candidate must be legally permitted to work in the United States and not subject to revocation.
- This is not a research position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance as well as meticulous working habits are essential.
- Per the terms and agreements of the department's contracts and grants, the position requires signing of a Confidentiality Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding testing and client information.
- Ability to complete Select Agent background clearance procedures.
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience performing molecular techniques in a high throughput diagnostic laboratory including DNA and RNA extraction and purification, standard and real time PCR, and nucleic acid sequence analysis. Knowledge and skills to work with nucleic acid databases, including but not limited to GenBank, EMBL, DDBJ, and related software for sequence analysis and manipulation, primer and probe design, and molecular epidemiology.
- Knowledge and experience of quality control and quality assurance procedures in a diagnostic laboratory.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Skills to follow quality management and laboratory safety policies and procedures, including safe working practices for handling diagnostic samples (e.g., blood, tissues, swabs), waste solvents, and bio-hazardous materials.
- Skills to follow verbal and written protocols, to troubleshoot assay failures, and to design investigations for solving problems arising in complex laboratory protocols procedures.
- Computer and writing skills to quickly and accurately log in specimens and manage specimen inventories, enter test results, prepare labels, maintain neat accurate and complete laboratory records, prepare clear concise reports of laboratory investigations, generate reports, write SOPs, and perform data searches.
- Knowledge of chemistry, stoichiometry and mathematics to accurately prepare reagents and buffers, perform accurate dilutions and calculate test results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Customer service skills, with the experience to interact harmoniously with individuals at all levels of the University and with external clients.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Skills to perform cost-effective ordering and/or use of laboratory and office supplies and equipment.
- Skills to obtain, comprehend, and give adequate consideration to others' priorities, opinions and concerns.
- Skills to protect or communicate complex and sensitive information, negotiate and resolve conflicts and promote teamwork.
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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.
As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5135808&targetURL=
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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.
As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Apply by Date
4/23/2024
Salary Range
$28.04- $45.11/hour
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm
Location
Davis, CA
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=64528&PostingSeq=1
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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