Biotechnology Technician at UC Davis

UC Davis

Biotechnology Technician

Salary or Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.64 /hourly (Budgeted Salary Range: Initial placement will be between $26.52 - $28.91/Hour, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience)

Under general supervision, in both a BSL2 and BSL3 facility, perform the daily functions of a high throughput diagnostic laboratory including performance of nucleic-acid based detection using real time PCR and Standard PCR technology, processing samples for extraction of DNA and RNA from clinical samples, and maintaining documentation records in accordance with standard operating procedures. This is not a research position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance as well as meticulous working habits are essential.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No minimum education required.

• Experience using computer skills to efficiently perform data entry, retrieval and to conduct computer searches in GenBank or similar databases.

• Knowledge of diagnostic lab quality control procedures and standards with associated skills to understand and follow detailed technical protocols, published procedures and methods, and equipment operations manuals.

• Skills to perform veterinary diagnostic biotechnology methods, including electrophoresis, standard and real-time PCR, nucleic acid sequence analysis, and DNA and RNA extraction in a high throughput environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of virology, Molecular Biology, genetics, and Immunology sufficient to understand, interpret and follow published or documented techniques and procedures.

• Skills in mathematics and chemistry to perform calculations and prepare reagents, buffers, and dilutions.

• Skills to manage, store, and track samples and reagents in an efficient and accurate manner, including skills to use methods of containment, decontamination and disposal of infectious and bio hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational skills to set priorities and meet deadlines.

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

• Skills to organize and prioritize individual workload under guidance of supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - Diagnostic Testing

• 20% - Laboratory Management

• 5% - Assay Development and Validation

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• To learn more about our background check program, visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

• 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

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; h

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Job ID# 75074

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer