Description
Department Description
Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a hospital laboratory technician to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.
As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits:
PERSONAL LEAVE
· Vacation – earn (3) three weeks per year!
· 14 paid Holidays annually
· Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
COMPENSATION
· Competitive pay
· Shift Differentials
CE & Other BENEFITS
· $650 Continuing Education annual allowance
· 40 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)
· Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program
· Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee
INSURANCE
· High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
· UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family.
· Supplemental insurance offered including: additional life, disability, short/long term disability and legal coverage.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Supervisor and in collaboration with the G.V. Ling Urinary Stone Analysis Laboratory (USAL) Director, provide diagnostic analysis of the mineral composition of uroliths based on highly specified methodologies for patient care purposes. Maintain laboratory records of stone analyses and provide analytical reports to attending veterinarians for diagnostic purposes. Maintain clinical and research records in the VMACS record keeping system. Maintain supplies and equipment. Comply with regulatory agencies, UCD, and VMTH protocols and policies.
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
Position Information
Apply by Date
7/7/2024
Salary Range
$40.37-$50.16/hour
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Location
Davis, CA
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
- Experience in quantitative crystallographic analysis of the mineral composition of urinary calculi
- Experience with oil immersion method of optical crystallography using polarized light microscope and infrared spectroscopy to identify mineral patterns.
- Experience with scanning electron microscopy using backscattered electron imaging, qualitative and quantitative electron probe microanalysis including sample preparation, and interpreting microprobe analysis data.
- Experience in troubleshooting analytical procedures utilizing the methodologies and equipment listed above.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Knowledge of x-ray diffractometry, sample preparation and computer search program used to match the x-ray diffraction pattern of the layers of the unknown calculus specimen with the x-ray diffraction patterns of minerals of known composition.
- Skill to organize and prioritize the workload of the research projects and diagnostic analyses.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Good oral and written skills including good interpersonal and oral communication as well as the ability to assist researchers, students, clinicians, and clients.
- Skill to maintain a complete and accurate experimental log/laboratory notebook.
- Skill to train and monitor other laboratory personnel in research and diagnostic laboratory techniques including all SOP's and proper operation of various equipment.
- Ability to understand and complete the required EH&S safety training courses: Biological Safety & Medical Waste Management, Chemical Laboratory Safety, and Hazardous Waste Management & Minimization, and the radiation safety course.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
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.
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. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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