CLIN LAB SCI (Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology)

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) 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 CLSs 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.

Under general supervision of the Diagnostic Laboratory Service Manager, provide diagnoses of pathogenic microorganisms from clinical and necropsy specimens of domestic animals, poultry, wildlife, and marine animals in a veterinary teaching hospital. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests are performed on significant clinical bacterial isolates. Perform routine hospital surveillance for salmonellosis or other bacteria or fungi transmitted between people and animals. Train new lab staff and students. Order and maintain media and supplies on a weekly basis. Operate and assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments. Enter patient information and specimens(s) and retrieve results or information.

Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Work in a fast paced environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work schedule subject to change.
• Work occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages and holiday shifts).
• This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
• May require working with or around areas with hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases.
• May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.
• Work in other related areas on an as needed basis.
• 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 License/Certification:

·         California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license, equivalent national Medical Technologist (M.T.) license or California State Public Health Microbiology license.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience recognizing pathogenic bacteria and fungi in using staining (e.g. Gram, acid-fast, lactophenol cotton blue, etc.) and colony morphology on agar media.

• Experience with conventional and kit-based biochemical tests and morphology of bacterial and fungal organisms as a key to identification as outlined by laboratory diagnostic manual.

• Experience following procedure and laboratory protocol manuals.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge of types of media used to isolate pathogenic bacteria and fungi and ability to select the appropriate one.

• Knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpretation.

• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and diplomacy to interact with a diverse group of people: faculty, clients, residents, students, and staff regarding microbiology tests and results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:  

• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and technical procedures found in a hospital laboratory or veterinary clinical laboratory setting.

• Experience entering and recording data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice guidelines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·         Knowledge of laboratory sample requirements.

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 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.