Veterinary Immunology Diagnostics Associate

University of California, Davis; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis in Turlock, CA is seeking a Staff Research Associate to set up and perform serology/immunology diagnostic tests, prepare slides for histopathology review, and maintain laboratory equipment and records. The role is permanently located in Turlock and requires working with infectious agents in a Biosafety Level 2 facility.

Applicants should have experience with ELISA, agglutination, and immunology methods, and the ability to adapt to new biotechnologies while ensuring safety and compliance

Qualifications

• No minimum education required
• Experience performing diagnostic immunology methods, including ELISA, agglutination, and hemagglutination-inhibition.
• Experience with infectious diseases in a Biosafety Level 2 facility, including knowledge of biocontainment related to zoonotic diseases.
• Diverse knowledge and skills in fields of veterinary immunology and histology.
• Skills to modify and apply new biotechnologies for practical use in veterinary diagnostics.
• Skills to maintain National Veterinary Service Laboratory certification and CAHFS quality control standards for serologic assays including immunodiffusion, ELISA and agglutination on an annual basis.
• Background in laboratory safety skills to prevent contaminating self and others with biohazardous materials, with ability to follow safe working practices.
• Knowledge of basic immunology and histology sufficient to understand written protocols to perform standard serological techniques.

Responsibilities

• 65% - Diagnostic Testing
• 15% - Laboratory Management
• 10% - Histology
• 5% - Development
• 5% - Other Duties

Skills

ELISA

Hemagglutination

Biosafety 2

Histology

Veterinary immunology

Biotech applications

Record keeping

UC purchasing

Education

BS degree in Immunology/Biological Sciences

Tools

ELISA readers

auto pipets

biocontainment equipment

centrifuges

laminar flow hoods

Job description

UC Davis in Turlock, CA is seeking a Staff Research Associate to set up and perform serology/immunology diagnostic tests, prepare slides for histopathology review, and maintain laboratory equipment and records. The role is permanently located in Turlock and requires working with infectious agents in a Biosafety Level 2 facility.

Applicants should have experience with ELISA, agglutination, and immunology methods, and the ability to adapt to new biotechnologies while ensuring safety and compliance