This position has a work schedule of Monday-Friday; 9:00am-6:00pm) with two four-hour Saturday shifts per month; (Work schedule might be slightly different during the training period). Expected to work occasional overtime and provide additional weekend/holiday coverage as needed. Under general direction of the supervisor, perform a wide variety of diagnostic testing for the isolation of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungi and mycoplasmas. Independently perform diagnostic testing for clinical pathogens; perform regulatory procedures for high-consequence agents including Taylorella sp., Campylobacter, Trichomonas and Salmonella. Provide independent evaluation of clinical case work ups including analytical, biochemical & immunological techniques to identify infectious agents and/or their products. Communicate with veterinarians, clinicians, & clients regarding testing requirements for diagnostic bacteriology, mycology & parasitology testing. Organize and prioritize workload and monitor diagnostic testing by established QC procedures. Assist in evaluating new testing methods and equipment by performing comparative testing with established methods and literature searches of reference material. Perform equipment preventive maintenance. Maintain detailed records of quality control and case work performed. Perform test assignment and data entry in the Laboratory Information Management System. Train other personnel and direct student assistants in the performance of routine lab duties. 

 

• BS degree in a scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with experience performing and interpreting results of diagnostic bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology tests. 

• Background in bacteriology, animal science and/or livestock/poultry production.

• Experience in a veterinary or human diagnostic bacteriology laboratory.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform independent evaluation of submission request forms and clinical case work-ups including analytical, biochemical, immunological, and mass spectrometry techniques to identify infectious agents in clinical and environment.

• Leadership skills to train and direct other technicians and student assistants in the performance of routine job duties.

• Skills to evaluate new technical procedures related to enhancing diagnostic accuracy; knowledge, judgment and ability to perform new test validation.

 

• 60% - Diagnostic Testing

• 20% - Laboratory Maintenance & Quality Program

• 15% - Development

• 5% - Other Duties

 

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

 

Job ID# 77100

 

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