Pathology/Histology Lab Assistant 2

About the role

Under supervision incumbents perform one or more standard repetitive laboratory and/or field experimental procedures that require technical scientific knowledge and skills which might be expected from incumbents at the college "lower division" level or from incumbents who have acquired equivalent knowledge and skills through experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the execution of research projects
• Documents projects, procedures and protocols
• Performs Procedures in the fields of histology
• Responsible for laboratory functioning and order
• Represents Core to clientele
• Maintain and grow job skills

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the ability to apply and translate this knowledge to biological research
• Experience in handling human or animal tissue
• Excellent written and interpersonal verbal communication skills are required
• Experience in consistently following Standard Operating Procedures

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience with histology techniques, including sectioning, special stains, and/or immunostaining
• Research and Lab testing experience
• Consistent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Office applications, including spreadsheet data using Excel
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritizing projects to meet deadlines consistently

Skills

• Ability to organize & prioritize
• Complex problem solving/reasoning
• Sustained attention and concentration
• Communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks
• Customer/Patient Contact
• Constant Interaction

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

Pay

• $27.10 - $32.65 per hour

Schedule

• 8 hours, M-F