Microbiology, Immunology/Virology, and Parasitology Supervisor (LAB PROCESSING SUPV 2)
University of California, Davis
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The University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is seeking a Microbiology, Immunology/Virology, and Parasitology Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations and provide technical support. The role focuses on QA/QC across multiple labs and requires collaboration with clinicians and researchers to validate new tests.
You will also help review and update SOPs, mentor staff, and work with the R&D Supervisor on research projects.
Qualifications
- Experience in a human or veterinary clinical diagnostic Microbiology, Parasitology, or Immunology/Virology lab.
- Experience monitoring QA/QC programs.
- Experience supervising or leading technical staff.
- Skills to recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, assign tasks, and motivate staff.
- Ability to develop and maintain SOPs and modify procedures as needed.
Responsibilities
- Clinical service support across Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology labs.
- Oversee QA/QC programs and ensure compliance.
- Supervise or lead technical staff and coordinate tasks.
- LIS support and maintenance of lab information systems.
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Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, supervise the day‑to‑day operations and provides technical support to Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Oversee quality assurance and quality control functions for the Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Assist in establishing and validating new tests as required for the Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Assist in technical consultation to clinicians, researchers and campus research community. Assist with the identification of laboratory tests to support clinical needs, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols. Foster and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and researchers. Work with the R&D Supervisor on research projects.
Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, supervise the day‑to‑day operations and provides technical support to Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Oversee quality assurance and quality control functions for the Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Assist in establishing and validating new tests as required for the Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology/Virology laboratories. Assist in technical consultation to clinicians, researchers and campus research community. Assist with the identification of laboratory tests to support clinical needs, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols. Foster and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and researchers. Work with the R&D Supervisor on research projects.
October 31, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST
- No minimum license requirement.
- No minimum education requirement.
- Experience working in a human or veterinary clinical diagnostic Microbiology, Parasitology, or Immunology/Virology lab.
- Experience with monitoring QA/QC programs.
- Experience supervising or working in a lead role with technical staff.
- Supervisory skills to recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, assign tasks, motivate employees, and build staff morale.
- Skills to implement new test methodology, including validation for a Microbiology, Parasitology, and/or Immunology/Virology lab.
- Skills to prioritize workload, manage, determine staffing, and meet deadlines for multiple projects while maintaining quality.
- Skills to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, follow existing laboratory protocols/procedures and to modify existing procedures where necessary to meet changing laboratory needs.
- Experience with assessing laboratory equipment, performing calibrations and minor repairs.
- Experience supporting Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and related technical procedures in a hospital or veterinary clinical laboratory setting.
- Experience developing new revenue streams and/or implementing business development programs for a diagnostic laboratory.
- Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and diplomacy to interact with a diverse group of people: faculty, clients, residents, researchers, students, and staff regarding samples.
- 30% - Clinical Service
- 30% - Quality Control / Quality Assurance
- 30% - Supervision
- 10% - Laboratory Information System (LIS) Support
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.
Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Microbiology, Immunology/Virology, and Parasitology Supervisor to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.
As part of the top-ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our supervisors are provided with the following benefits:
- Vacation – earn (3) three weeks per year!
- 14 paid Holidays annually
- Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
- Competitive pay
- $1,500 Continuing Education annual allowance
- 80 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)
- Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program
- Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee
Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
- Salary or Pay Range: $97,500/annually - $182,700/annually
- Salary Frequency: Annually
- Salary Grade: Grade 24
- UC Job Title: LAB PROCESSING SUPV 2
- UC Job Code: 004582
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday, hours to be arranged. Must be able to work occasional overtime, weekends and holidays on short notice.
- Location: Davis, CA.
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
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.
This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. May require working with or around areas with hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases. Occasional overtime, work variable hours/days on short notice, weekends and/or holidays. Availability to work 8 to 12 hour shifts. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Specific hazards of the position are listed in the VMTH Safety Training document and are reviewed with the incumbent annually. Work in other related areas on an as needed basis.
- 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
- This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
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.
At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
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.
To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
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