Diagnostic Virologist at UC Davis

UC Davis

Diagnostic Virologist

Salary or Pay Range: $28.88/hr. - $46.46/hr. (Dept budgeted range: $28.88/hr. - $32.51/hr. Commensurate with experience)

Under general supervision, provide diagnostic and laboratory technical support to the Fish Virology section and back up support for the Avian and Mammalian Virology sections. Perform testing procedures for virus isolation and identification, maintaining cell lines and observing for cytopathic effects/contamination, archive and bank samples and molecular tests. Responsible for adherence to the CAHFS Quality Program requirements, solving problems related to virology testing methods, laboratory maintenance, and contributing to preparation of materials for use in publications and presentations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Experience with clinical diagnostic virology including virus isolation and identification techniques such as, FA, cell culture maintenance, recognition of CPE, and nucleic acid extraction and amplification techniques.

• Experience in a diagnostic laboratory, veterinary diagnostic lab preferred; including preparation and use of protocols and instructions; use of biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, ultracentrifuges, centrifuges, auto and manual pipettes, incubators, microscopes, balances, computers, spectrophotometer, pH meters, autoclaves, cryostat, filtration apparatus, and thermocyclers, with ability to operate and maintain (or schedule maintenance for) laboratory and associated computer equipment; proper sanitary cleaning procedures; data entry and retrieval of test data.

• Experience with quality assurance, quality control, troubleshooting and solving problems related to laboratory testing procedures in virology including completing and documenting planned deviations, quality problem investigations, and root cause analyses.

• Experience working with high throughput testing or high workload.

• Experience in preparing and maintaining reagents and buffers, including knowledge in mathematics and chemistry to perform related calculations and dilutions, with associated experience in using and maintaining laboratory balances, scales, pH meters, autoclaves, and associated equipment for the preparation of buffers and media.

• Experience to critically evaluate new techniques, compare to existing technologies, modify and adapt for novel diagnostic applications.

• Writing skills to provide clear, concise reports of findings, documentation of experiments, and assistance in writing SOPs and documentation of development efforts and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining fish cell lines and preparing fish tissues for virus isolation.

• Experience performing cost-effective ordering and/or use of laboratory and/or office supplies and equipment for budgetary concerns.

• Experience adhering to the requirements of a Quality Program in order to meet accreditation standards.

• Experience with training student support and co-workers in associated virology procedures and techniques.

• Knowledge of fish pathogens and familiarity with growing and isolating fish viruses in cell culture.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

• 10% - LABORATORY MANAGEMENT

• 10% - DEVELOPMENT

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

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=290638

Job ID# 73091

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