Lab Assistant 2 (Histology cluster) - SOM : Pathology & Lab Medicine

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81614

Location

Sacramento

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Full Time

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Job Summary

Under supervision incumbents perform one or more standard repetitive laboratory and / or field experimental procedures that require technical scientific knowledge and skills which might be expected from incumbents at the college "lower division" level or from incumbents who have acquired equivalent knowledge and skills through experience.

Technical assignments at this level typically include duties such as : preparing samples for radiochemical analyses, preparing complex reagents and media using basic ingredients, processing serum from whole blood, preparing components required for media making, preparing specimens for examination by professional and / or academic personnel, preparing concentration specimens, removing fluids and preservatives by pipetting and using solvents, preparing smear and imprint impressions, processing and sectioning tissues, preparing and staining slides, grinding tissues and placing in suspension for passage into host animals, and dissecting laboratory animals exposing tissues for examination.

Incumbents may, when in charge of laboratory equipment and supplies, keep records; maintain, order, store and dispense a limited variety of standard supplies for a complex of student laboratories; assure availability of materials used by students in laboratory classes such as chemical compounds, unknowns, microscopes, culture media and models; set up and maintain equipment such as fume hoods, fans, emergency lights, water drains and

special fixtures; and assist in the assembly, testing and operation of complex laboratory equipment.

Apply By 10 / 13 / 2025 at 11 : 59PM.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the ability to apply and translate this knowledge to biological research.
• Experience in handling human or animal tissue.
• Excellent written and interpersonal verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience in consistently following Standard Operating Procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The mission of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is to be scientific leaders who promote excellence through clinical diagnostics, next generation innovation, collaborative discovery and world class education in service to all communities. Our vision is transformation through diagnostic excellence, research, education and service. Departmental values are honesty, integrity, and kindness.

The department has over $12 million in external research funding which supports multi-disciplinary research in neuroscience, cancer, computational pathology, and healthcare delivery science, and co-leads the Center for Diagnostic Innovation. Education is provided at many different levels, including highly ranked required courses and electives for medical students, 16-person residency program, and 7 fellowships, and participation in graduate programs. Departmental academic operations are conducted at the Medical Center in Sacramento and in research space on both the Sacramento and Davis campuses.

Department Specific Job Scope

Conduct experimental pathology procedures and techniques that are centered on functions in the Histology Research Laboratory, a research Core in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This position will assist with histology tasks as needed under the direction of the core supervisor and director. Responsibilities include interface with Core clients, tissue processing and embedding, microtomy, special staining, database entry, organization of tissue repository, and general laboratory support under the direction of the HRL supervisor.

This position is part of our Histology Core group. We are concurrently recruiting for Lab Research Supervisor 1, Staff Research Associate (SRA) 2, and a Lab Assistant 2 to complete our team.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Work Environment

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As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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