Serology Technician (SRA 1)

Summary: UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Serology Technician to provide technical support in a fast-paced immunology section of their veterinary diagnostic laboratory. The role involves managing specimens, performing quality assurance tasks, and training student assistants while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Responsibilities: - 65% - Specimen and Test Management - 30% - Laboratory Maintenance - 5% - Diagnostic Testing Required Qualifications: - No minimum education requirement - Experience using computer skills in data entry, word processing and use of spreadsheets - Experience working in a high-volume diagnostic laboratory including experience in handling and processing blood specimens - Knowledge of diagnostic serologic test procedures - Skills using biosafety cabinets, analytical balances, volumetric glassware, pH meters, centrifuges, micro pipetting equipment including sterile and accurate pipetting techniques, as well as usage of a variety of pipetting devices - Skills to follow and adhere to safety protocols and guidelines regarding safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials - Organizational skills to effectively manage specimens, records, schedules and deadlines with strict attention to detail in a fast-paced environment - Skills to prepare buffers and reagents Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or at least 1 year of equivalent experience in the field of immunology/serology sample processing - Experience performing routine serologic test methods such as plate agglutination, micro-agglutination, agar gel immunodiffusion and ELISA tests - Experience performing routine cell culture propagation and maintenance - Knowledge of LIMS system - Knowledge of veterinary infectious diseases - Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control program requirements Required Skills: Diagnostic serologic test procedures, Biosafety cabinets, Analytical balances, Volumetric glassware, pH meters, Centrifuges, Micro pipetting equipment, Sterile pipetting techniques, Buffer and reagent preparation, Laboratory information system (LIMS), Serologic test methods, Plate agglutination, Micro-agglutination, Agar gel immunodiffusion, ELISA tests, Cell culture propagation and maintenance, Veterinary infectious diseases, Quality assurance, Quality control Benefits: High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family, Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement, Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement, Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement, Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth, WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources, On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services, Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles, Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here