Bacteriology / Parasitology Technician II

UC Davis – Turlock, CA

Bacteriology / Parasitology Technician II

Salary or Pay Range : $28.88 - $46.46 per hour (Department budgeted salary range : $28.88 / hr. - $32.51 / hr. Commensurate with experience.).

Work hours to be arranged : Monday-Friday, 9 : 00 am–6 : 00 pm with two four-hour Saturday shifts per month. Work schedule might be slightly different during the training period. Expected to work occasional overtime and provide additional weekend / holiday coverage as needed.

Under general direction of the supervisor, perform a wide variety of diagnostic testing for the isolation of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungi and mycoplasmas. Independently perform diagnostic testing for clinical pathogens; perform regulatory procedures for high-consequence agents. Independently process and evaluate samples for parasitology diagnostic testing. Must be familiar with identification of equine, ruminant and avian parasites. Set up and evaluate Salmonella cultures from a variety of specimen sources, including feces, fluffs, drag swabs, etc.

Perform equipment preventive maintenance. Maintain detailed records of quality control and case work performed. Perform test assignment and data entry in the Laboratory Information Management System. Train other personnel and direct student assistants in the performance of routine lab duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies / procedures, and / or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Background in bacteriology, parasitology, animal science and / or livestock / poultry production.
• Experience in a veterinary or human diagnostic bacteriology laboratory.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform independent evaluation of submission request forms and clinical case workups including analytical, biochemical, immunological, and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry techniques to identify infectious agents in clinical and environment.
• Leadership skills to train and direct other technicians and student assistants in the performance of routine job duties.
• Skills to evaluate new technical procedures related to enhancing diagnostic accuracy; knowledge, judgment and ability to perform new test validation.
• Skills to perform inventory control and ordering.
• Verbal, written and customer service skills.
• Knowledge to teach and technically train a wide variety of technical and other personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

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 employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at : 50.73.55.13 / counter.php?id=308156

Job ID# 80713

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

J-18808-Ljbffr