Laboratory Assistant

Myadlm; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to manage clinical specimens and provide support in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. The role involves specimen processing, customer service, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and experience in laboratory settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
• Skills to handle potentially infectious material.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process clinical specimens.
• Provide glass washing and sterilization services.
• Assist in telephone customer service and inventory management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Analytical skills

Tools

Analytical balances

Volumetric glassware

PH meters

Centrifuges

Sterilizing ovens

Glass washers

Autoclaves

Job description

UC Davis

Laboratory Assistant

Salary or Pay Range: $25.51- $30.37/hour (Department budgeted salary range: $25.51/hr. - $27.74/hr. Commensurate with experience.)

Under general supervision, receives clinical specimens from clients and performs specimen processing/receiving for testing by reconciling, coordinating, managing and executing the receipt of samples, aid the various lab sections by providing glass washing and sterilization services, prepares clinical specimens and media for routine shipments, biohazardous disposal and chem-waste management, providing telephone customer service, assistance in animal care and restraint, as well as inventory and proper storage of biological media/reagents.

Qualifications

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

• Experience working in flexible conditions and to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, while providing attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic procedures and tests used in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, as well as veterinary & medical terminology
• Skills to learn appropriate samples for a variety of microbiologic, immunologic, histologic and clinical chemistry tests and adverse sample conditions that may affect testing.
• Skills to use analytical balances, volumetric glassware, PH meters, centrifuges, automated dispensing equipment, sterilizing ovens, glass washers and dryers, and autoclaves.
• Skills to work with blood, dead animals, tissues, and to handle potentially infectious material.
• Computer skills to quickly/accurately perform data entry into computer.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients, veterinarians, co-workers in various discipline within the laboratory, and individuals from other University units, government/outside agencies both in person and on the phone.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn UC purchasing policies, procedures and forms. Skill to learn computer programs designed for sample tracking, worksheet production, and workload reporting

Key Responsibilities

• 45% - Specimen and Date Management
• 35% - Glass Washing / Media Preparation and Shipping Areas
• 20% - Telephone Coverage and Results Reporting

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=302874

Job ID# 78372

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