Milk Tech Specialist - 141874

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Milk Lab Specialist to manage the receipt and transport of raw milk, and to prepare, pasteurize, and dispense donor human milk for hospitals and nonprofit milk banks. The role includes troubleshooting pasteurization and shipping processes and serving as a lead to junior staff.

Additional duties include preparing fortified nutrition feeds and contributing to process improvements. Employment requires a background check and willingness to work varied hours and locations to

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification required.
• Three (3) years of experience handling breast milk in healthcare or milk bank settings.
• Dry ice handler card within 90 days.
• Solid computer skills for data recording.
• Ability to use specialized equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, deadlines, accuracy, and organization.
• Knowledge of shipping requirements and hazardous materials.
• Ability to identify and manage supply inventory per policies.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transport raw milk; prepare, pasteurize, and dispense donor human milk.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; troubleshoot pasteurization and shipping processes.
• Prepare fortified nutrition feedings and assist with process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data recording

Computer skills

Shipping knowledge

Hazardous materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dry ice handling

Job description

This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the Milk Lab Specialist is responsible performing specific tasks related to the receipt and transportation of raw milk; preparation, pasteurization, and dispensing of donor human milk to be supplied to hospitals, families, and other non-profit milk banks; preparation of fortified human milk and formula to be supplied to hospitalized patients. Serves as a resource for trouble shooting pasteurization and shipping processes; preparation and dispensing of prepared nutrition feedings; assists with developing and implementing process improvements, serves as a lead and mentor to junior counter parts. May perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Food Handler Education Certification.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience handling breast milk (either mixing/preparing, receiving, disposing) within a healthcare or milk bank setting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Dry ice handler card within 90 days.
• Solid computer skills necessary for effective data recording.
• Ability to utilize specialized equipment.
• High attention to detail, deadlines, accuracy and organization.
• Knowledge of shipping requirements and hazardous materials.
• Ability to properly identify, prioritize, and handle all supply inventory in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a milk tech, feedings room preparation, surgical tech, lab tech or med tech.
• Experience with the receiving, storage, and processing of biological materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Milk Banking standards.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $87,404 - $108,743 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $41.86 - $52.08

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).