Staff Research Associate (SRA 2 NEX)

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82434

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Davis

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Job Summary

The CAHFS provides California's livestock and poultry industries, and veterinarians who serve them, with diagnostic lab support service for disease control, enhancement of health management, and protection from disease common to animals and humans. The Davis Laboratory is the central reference laboratory for CAHFS, providing a full range of diagnostic procedures for all species of livestock and poultry. The SRA 2- performs diagnostic serologic testing in the CAHFS Immunology Laboratory and participates in all phases of development of new or improved immunology diagnostic techniques, and is routinely involved in independent evaluation of assays and reagents for improvement of current diagnostic services. Provides back-up support to other laboratory sections as needed.

Apply By Date : December 4, 2025

Qualifications

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

• Experience performing serological diagnostic test methods including immunodiffusion, serum virus neutralization, complement fixation, ELISA, agglutination, hemagglutination-inhibition, and indirect immunofluorescence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to accurately calculate dilutions and critically evaluate performance, quality control and resolve technical problems related to diagnostic methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality control and quality assurance methods in a diagnostic laboratory that utilizes complex methodology and a Laboratory Information Management System.
• Demonstrated computer skills to quickly and accurately log in specimens, enter test results, maintain laboratory records, operate software integrated equipment and test analyses.
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients and co-workers, both in person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge and skills to work with infectious diseases in a biosafety level 2 facility.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

CAHFS provides California's livestock and poultry industries, and veterinary practitioners who serve them, with a full range of diagnostic laboratory services for disease control, enhancement of health management, and protection from diseases common to animal and humans. In meeting this need, the CAHFS also serves as the backbone of California's disease warning system through its animal disease surveillance program. The system consists of four laboratories currently located in Davis, Turlock, Tulare and San Bernardino. Funding for this program is provided through a contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and through revenue generated from user fees. An additional program, the Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, is funded through a contract with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) and horse wagering monies, and provides full-service drug testing and a pharmacology research and development program. The Immunology section in Davis provides vital diagnostic services to support CAHFS' mission of protecting animal health, food safety, and public health by detecting antibodies to endemic and regulatory infectious disease agents in livestock, equine, and avian species across California while also serving national and international clients, and wildlife agencies.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Work Environment

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.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday : 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm; Occasional, unpredictable overtime and share weekend / holiday coverage schedule as needed. Must be able to tolerate strong odors and the sight c : 5 u exposed animal tissues and blood products. This position may, at times, require the incumbent to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and / or infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards of the position are, but are not limited to rabies, chlamydia (psittacosis, ornithosis), salmonella, cryptosporidia. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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