What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant 3 - SOM: Pathology & Lab Medicine - Sacramento Campus position at University of California- Davis Health?
The Department of Medical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is a large, diverse, multi-site department whose mission is to create a healthier world through bold Innovation In public health, technology, and research. UC Davis is leading the way in diagnosing, treating, and ultimately preventing disease. Pathology brings these tools together with education and patient care to transform the field. This position sets the highest standards for professionalism and competency as the department continues a period of program growth.
Job Summary
Final Filing Date | 08/20/2023 |
Salary Range | $24.77 - $29.49 |
Salary Frequency | Hourly |
Appointment Type | Staff: Career |
Number of Positions | 3 |
Percentage of Time | 100% |
Shift Hour | 8h |
Location | Research III |
City | Sacramento |
Union Representation | TX |
Benefits Eligible | Yes |
We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the lab assistant will perform technical and supervisory duties in a wet laboratory. Lab assistants participate in the maintenance of mouse colonies that complies with animal protocols. Routine tasks include breeding, genotyping, observe animal health, treating mice using oral gavage or injection through different routes, and necropsy. In additional to performing animal studies, the following examples are typical of technical assignments at this level: general lab maintenance, record keeping using Excel, produce animal protocols, process specimens for RNA/DNA/protein, perform general biochemical assays or PCR using provided protocols.
Required Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
* Prior animal lab experience.
* Prior experience with data storage systems.
* Experience purchasing laboratory supplies and equipment inventory.
Special Requirements
* This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
* The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.
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The advancing inclusive excellence. 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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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.
Salary : $25 - $29
