Research Data Analyst 3 (CLS)- Microbiology- FT Day Shift

University of California Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned academic health system as a Microbiology Subject Matter Expert. This role involves leading innovative projects in microbiology and molecular technology, supporting clinical and academic initiatives. You will work collaboratively to develop and validate new diagnostic assays, ensuring high standards of quality control. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and clinical practices in a vibrant and supportive environment. If you are passionate about microbiology and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Expertise in Microbiology with experience in molecular techniques.
• Ability to develop and validate new diagnostic assays and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of microbiology technology procedures.
• Conduct microbial culturing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Customer Service

Laboratory Accreditation Standards

Good Laboratory Practices

Data Organization

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Master's degree in Molecular Biology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Incumbent serves as a subject matter expert in Microbiology, providing consultative services for physicians, department leaders as well as junior colleagues. Responsible for leading the development, design, validation and implementation of new molecular and microbiology technology procedures. The RA III will utilize microbiology and molecular techniques to support clinical, academic and industry sponsored projects. They will work within a team to develop, design, execute, validate and implement new diagnostic assays and studies. Primary duties include microbial culturing, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, molecular assays, collection and storage of microorganisms or specimens, preparation of specimens for testing (label, accession, centrifuge, aliquot, instrument loading, etc), quality control or assurance, instrument maintenance, ordering supplies, microbial strain bank management, data organization, and data analysis with guidance from and in collaboration with the medical directors and leadership team.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Knowledge of laboratory accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (FDA, EPA and OECD) .
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with instrument and assay troubleshooting, testing and verification/validation.
• Experience in evaluating, designing, and developing new assays including development of standard operating procedures.
• Experience in Bacteriology and/or Microbiology laboratories
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current CA CLS License
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as needed.
• A Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related life science or health science field and/or equivalent training and experience that can be directly translational to the job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or Biochemistry, or equivalent.
• Experience in developing, designing, conducting, validating, and/or coordinating research in Microbiology Skilled in data organization, management, analysis and statistics

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization