SRA 1 (Necropsy/Shipping & Receiving Technician)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides technical assistance in the Necropsy Section including; animal handling, necropsy, processing samples collected from animal necropsies, tissue trimming and preparing fixed tissues for embedding with adherence to established protocols, providing high level technical skills, computer entry and laboratory maintenance for necropsy facilities. Also provides assistance in Shipping/Receiving and Storeroom and customer service to all clients of the CAHFS.

Budgeted Salary Range: Initial placement will be between $24.88 - $27.12/Hour, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$24.88-$29.69/hour

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location

SAN BERNARDINO, CA

Union Representation

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

6/15/2023


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Be able to perform repetitive motions; pipetting. Handle/restrain live animals. Stand for extended periods. Kneel, squat, stoop and bend. Push, pull and manipulate carcasses for necropsy. Must wear laboratory required/supplied PPE and participate in Health Surveillance Program.

This position is subject to prophylactic vaccination for rabies, as well as medical surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.

Tolerate strong odors and the sight of exposed animal tissues and blood products, and to handle/dispose of infectious materials.

May, at times, work with or be in areas where biohazardous and chemical materials and infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards of the position are, but are not limited to salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Campylobacter, hot acids, bases, ethers and other chemicals.

Stoop, bend, and lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Handle/restrain live animals. Stand for extended periods.

Kneel, squat, stoop and bend. Push, pull and manipulate carcasses for necropsy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to the nature of the essential responsibilities, this position is not eligible for remote work.

Ability to tolerate putrid odors and sight of exposed animal tissue and blood products.

Required to work with tissues, dead animals, and infectious materials.

This position is subject to UCD's vaccination program (Influenza, SARS-CoV-2, is/might subject to prophylactic vaccination for rabies), and Medical/Health Surveillance Program/Procedures/Review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm (Work schedule might be slightly different during the training period)

Work flexible schedule/overtime as needed to complete projects and meet deadlines.

Mandatory weekend and holiday rotation.

Restricted/Limited vacation during peak workload periods (i.e. Outbreaks, Fiscal Close, Audits Periods, etc.)

Occasional travel to CAHFS branch laboratories, conferences, etc.

THIS IS NOT AN H1B/J1 OPPORTUNITY. Candidate must be legally permitted to work in the United States and not subject to revocation.

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.

Per the terms and agreements of the department's contracts and grants, the position requires signing of a Confidentiality Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding testing and client information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science or Registered Veterinary Technician or/and equivalent combination of education and applied experience in technical aspects of necropsy including euthanasia, tissue/specimen collection, identification of normal versus abnormal anatomy and sterile techniques.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide variety of clients, co-workers, individuals from other University units and government/outside agencies both in person, in writing and on the phone.

• Knowledge of mammalian and avian anatomy and animal diseases and skills to assist with preparation of avian and mammalian necropsy.

• Organizational skills to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines and adapt to changing workload requirements and priorities with skills to give careful attention to detail, including proper identification, labeling and completing documents related to received animals, specimens, and/or supplies.

• General knowledge of and skills in veterinary/medical laboratory diagnostic specimen handling and processing including knowledge in tissue trimming with skills to grossly identify fixed tissues.

• Knowledge and skills to interview clients to obtain clinical histories of animals and to maintain confidentiality of client information.

• Computer skills to rapidly and accurately perform data entry and retrieval of data, and to utilize software programs such as StarLIMS, Word, and Excel.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

• Quality system experience with the ability to understand and implement quality system requirements related to this position. Skills to comply with requirements and report potential or realized quality problems according to standard operating procedures.

• Laboratory animal care experience.

• Knowledge of and skills to follow laboratory/University safety protocols, to include appropriate handling/disposal of waste solvents and biohazardous materials/infectious wastes, bio-containment of highly contagious infectious agents of foreign animal disease.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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.

No Smoking

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.

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.

Salary Range

$24.88-$29.69/hour

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location

SAN BERNARDINO, CA

Union Representation

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

6/15/2023


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=52847&PostingSeq=1

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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