Staff Research Associate

UC Davis San Bernardino, CA Staff Research Associate Salary or Pay Range : $27.85 - $33.22 / hour (Department budgeted salary range : $27.85 - $30.36 / hr. Commensurate with experience.) THIS POSITION IS PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA! THE WORK SCHEDULE OF TUESDAY-SATURDAY; 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM IS A PERMANENT WORK SCHEDULE! Under supervision of the section supervisor and scientific direction of the faculty program leader, independently performs sample management, processing, testing, data entry, laboratory maintenance, and media preparation for food safety according to established protocols. Perform regulatory testing in milk quality according to specified protocols. The Milk Quality section includes FDA-approved testing such as tests for antibiotic residues, phosphatase, microbial counts, freezing point analysis, sediment determination, somatic cell count, yeast and mold, laboratory pasteurization count, residual bacterial / coliform count and MPN for dairy waters. Responsible for participating in the updating and development of analytical procedures, quality control procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS). Responsible for maintaining an inventory, ordering supplies and ensuring the proper operation, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• B.A. or B.S in Biology, Microbiology or Bacteriology or work experience in Microbiology.
• Experience in performing general laboratory procedures including skills to calculate weights / volumes and prepare media and reagents, maintain documents, computer skills to quickly and accurately perform data entry of test results into computer and writing skills to produce clear, concise reports.
• Knowledge of microbiology basic laboratory techniques.
• Skills to organize work activity, follow standard operating procedures with strict attention to detail, flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and workload, and work independently and efficiently in a high throughput laboratory under supervision to meet standard laboratory turnaround times.
• Knowledge and skills to perform and interpret regulatory testing methods, and troubleshoot current testing methods, and the skills to follow, maintain, and adhere to QC / QA procedures / documentation.
• Skills to operate, maintain and troubleshoot manual and computer-controlled instrumentation including an electronic somatic cell counter, pH meter, centrifuges, balances, heating blocks, inhibitor testing devices and other analytical instrumentation.
• Skills to maintain organization of sample receiving, storage and disposal, and adhere to strict sample chain of custody procedures, and skills to provide records management of work performed; maintain accurate inventory, and quality control records for biological media.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practice and procedures and skills to follow safe working practices, including appropriately handling and disposal of hazardous (chemical or biologically infectious) materials or waste in the recommended manner. Preferred Qualifications
• Certification by FDA to perform regulatory testing.
• Background and experience in regulatory testing of dairy products.
• Advanced software skills to organize data, and quality assurance records. Key Responsibilities
• 50% - Sample Processing / Regulatory Testing
• 25% - Quality Control
• 20% - Laboratory Maintenance / Media Preparation
• 5% - Program Support Duties 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 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=311806 Job ID# 82135 The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer