SRA 1 (Service Lab Technician) - 10670

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary

Under direct supervision in the Service unit, perform PCR procedures, determination of required primers and testing, loading samples on ABI 3730 sequencers/Agena MassArray, and perform basic laboratory maintenance.



POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$23.34-$27.85/hour

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Limited ends 5 months from date of hire

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, 11:00 am- 8:00 pm

Location

Davis

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

9/22/2020



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

-Visual acuity for manipulating testing materials, samples, precision electronic equipment and computer terminals quickly, safely, and accurately.
-Lift 50 lbs of laboratory supplies and equipment.



WORK ENVIRONMENT



-Anticipated working hours are from 11:00am - 8:00pm. However, adaptability to a fluctuating workload is required: must be able to work flexible hours including the possibility of working Saturday mornings; vacations must be scheduled at times when caseload is light.
-Must conform to federal, state and county regulations for safe handling of biological materials.
- 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.



QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

-Skill and attention to detail to consistently work with speed, precision, and accuracy and to accommodate fluctuating sample numbers, as well as large sample numbers, and ensure an appropriate turnaround time for test results.
-Skill in performing PCR procedures under multiple conditions and deadlines. Skill to operate PCR and ABI 3730 instruments, Hydra liquid dispenser and electronic pipetters.
-Knowledge of sterile technique and the skills to prevent contamination of DNA samples and primers.
-Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
-Interpersonal and oral communication skills to interact with others.
-Skills to follow complex written and oral instructions and maintain accurate records as well as follow laboratory protocols and safety regulations.
-Skills in mathematics and chemistry to perform calculations and accurately prepare reagents, buffers, and dilutions.



Preferred:

-Experience working in a service laboratory which has high volume of samples and demand for fast turn-around.
-Experience in primer preparation and multiplexing.
-Experience with ABI 3730 sequencer.







EEO/AA Statement

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.

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