Laboratory Assistant

Budgeted Salary: Initial placement will be between $24.77 – $26.93/Hour, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience. Under general supervision, receives clinical specimens from clients and performs specimen processing/receiving for testing by reconciling, coordinating, managing and executing the receipt of samples, aid the various lab sections by providing glass washing and sterilization services, prepares clinical specimens and media for routine shipments, biohazardous disposal and chem-waste management, providing telephone customer service, assistance in animal care and restraint, as well as inventory and proper storage of biological media/reagents. Minimum Qualifications Experience working in flexible conditions and to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, while providing attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): Excellent customer service and interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients, veterinarians, co-workers in various discipline within the laboratory, and individuals from other University units, government/outside agencies both in person and on the phone. Working knowledge of diagnostic procedures and tests used in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, as well as veterinary & medical terminology. Skills to learn appropriate samples for a variety of microbiologic, immunologic, histologic and clinical chemistry tests and adverse sample conditions that may affect testing. Skills to use analytical balances, volumetric glassware, PH meters, centrifuges, automated dispensing equipment, sterilizing ovens, glass washers and dryers, and autoclaves. Skills to work with blood, dead animals, tissues, and to handle potentially infectious material. Computer skills to quickly/accurately perform data entry into computer. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): Ability to learn UC purchasing policies, procedures and forms. Skill to learn computer programs designed for sample tracking, worksheet production, and workload reporting Special Requirements This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Job ID# 64337 The University of California, Davis is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr