Milk Lab Lead: Donor Milk & Pasteurization Expert

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Milk Lab Specialist role at Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego, CA, is a full-time position within the HOSP LAB TCHN 3 pay scale. You will be responsible for the receipt, pasteurization, and dispensing of donor human milk, and for prepared nutrition feedings.

You will mentor junior staff and help drive process improvements to ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires experience with milk handling, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate specialized

Qualifications

• Food Handler Education Certification is required.
• Three years of relevant experience handling breast milk in healthcare or milk bank setting.
• Dry ice handler card within 90 days.
• Solid computer skills for effective data recording.
• Ability to utilize specialized equipment.
• High attention to detail, deadlines, accuracy and organization.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transport raw milk; pasteurize and dispense donor human milk to hospitals and families.
• Prepare fortified human milk and formula for hospitalized patients.
• Troubleshoot pasteurization and shipping processes; lead and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with developing and implementing process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data recording

Equipment operation

Education

Food Handler Education Certification

Job description

UC San Diego Health's Milk Lab Specialist role at Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego, CA, is a full-time position within the HOSP LAB TCHN 3 pay scale. You will be responsible for the receipt, pasteurization, and dispensing of donor human milk, and for prepared nutrition feedings.

You will mentor junior staff and help drive process improvements to ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires experience with milk handling, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate specialized