Clinical Specimen Processing Laboratory Assistant

UC Davis Clinical Specimen Processing Laboratory Assistant Budgeted Salary Range: Initial placement will be between $24.77 - $26.93/hour commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience Under general direction of the supervisor, monitor and maintain integrity of samples received by the laboratory for toxicological testing and receive/process samples using the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Assign testing in the LIMS system as directed by the Section Head, Lab Manager, or Supervisor. Communicate with veterinarians, animal owners, and others by phone and email regarding submissions, testing capabilities, test status, and/or refer them to the Toxicologist or Lab Manager as appropriate. Arrange for send-out testing requests including packaging and shipping samples to appropriate laboratory, receiving test results, and recording them into the laboratory information management system. Dispose of samples within established time frames, and maintain records on sample disposition and testing. Assure that samples are properly stored. Prepare feed samples for testing using grinding and homogenization equipment. Prepare tissue and other types of samples for testing by portioning and weighing. Follow relevant laboratory SOPs for sample preparation. When necessary, maintain chain-of-custody records. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education/Experience: • Experience following established safety protocols and safe work practices and to handle/dispose of infectious and hazardous materials. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): • Verbal, written, customer service, and interpersonal skills to cooperatively interact with a wide variety of individuals including co-workers, clients of the CAHFS, and individuals from other University units and government/outside agencies. • Skills to safely use scalpels, knives, grinders and other tools and machines to sample and prepare a variety of animal feeds, animal, human, and plant tissues, and environmental samples for analytical testing. • Ability to accurately record information related to sample preparation including sample identifications and weight/volume information. • Ability to safely handle and dispose of waste solvents, strong acids and bases, and biologically hazardous materials. • Typing and computer skills to perform data entry into computer, including LIMS software, E-mail, word-processing, and spreadsheets. • Skills to perform cost-effective ordering of supplies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education/Experience: • Science background sufficient to learn basic analytical chemistry procedures. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): • Basic knowledge of veterinary practices. 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. To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=266449 Job ID # 57797 The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer