Histology & Immunology Technician

UC Davis San Bernardino, CA Histology & Immunology Technician Salary or Pay Range: $26.52/hr.

- $31.64/hr.

THIS PERMANENT POSITION IS LOCATED IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA.

Under general supervision, provides laboratory testing in the area of histology and performs serological tests, troubleshoot assays, prepare reagents and other supplies as necessary for conducting tests.

The time % allotted to each activity will be distributed ~3/4 Histology and ~1/4 Serology.

This time distribution, however, can be modified punctually by the supervisor as necessities arise in one section or the other.

Responsible for full compliance with CAHFS quality system, and training additional personnel, as required.

Participates in development activities with regard to new procedures and provides backup support to other laboratory sections.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position • No minimum education required.

• Experience performing general laboratory procedures including calculate weights/volumes and prepare media reagents, maintain documents, accurate data entry in computer systems, produce clear and concise report results.

• Knowledge and understanding of the language and underlying principles of Biology and Immunology, including ability to identify animal tissues (bone, eyes, skin, brain, etc), and ability to understand the written protocols associated with the preparation of histologic slides and serologic tests.

• Skills to cut histological slides and perform hematoxylin and eosin staining and special stains as requested by pathologists; knowledge of the principles of immunohistochemistry and willingness to learn this technique within 6 months of appointment.

• Knowledge to understand and learn to perform standard serologic assays including immunodiffusion, latex, micro agglutination, agglutination, hemagglutination, ELISA and others as needed.

• Understanding and skills to organize work activity of a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, follow standard operation procedures with strict attention to detail, flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and workload, and work independently and efficiently in a high throughput laboratory under supervision to meet standard laboratory turnaround times.

• Skills to provide record management of all work performed including filing of paraffin blocks, microscope slides, serum samples and others in numerical order, accurate organization of records and logbooks of histology and immunology results, and appropriate documentation associated with those tests with maintenance of confidentiality of client information.

• Skills to perform literature searches and knowledge of one or several of virology, molecular biology, genetics, and immunology to read, understand and follow published or documented techniques and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications • Previous work experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, preferably in the Histology and/or Immunology section/s.

• Skills to perform appropriate and cost-effective ordering and use of laboratory and/or office supplies and equipment.

• Knowledge of and ability to follow laboratory/University safety protocols and instruct/monitor staff for same, including appropriate disposal of waste solvents and biohazardous materials.

• Knowledge of and ability to work in a quality system environment adhering to all policies and procedures that ensure the highest quality of laboratory testing.

Key Responsibilities • 60% - Histopathology Testing • 20% - Diagnostic Serology • 10% - Professional Development • 10% - Laboratory Management and Maintenance Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position • 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 To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at Job ID# 78602 The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer